have to

Idioms and Phrases

Also, have got to . Be obliged to, must. For example, We have to go now , or He has got to finish the paper today . The use of have as an auxiliary verb to indicate obligation goes back to the 16th century; the variant using got dates from the mid-1800s.

Example Sentences

"You have to push yourself to where the margins are so small and you're right on the limit of execution," he said.

From BBC

In a bid to prevent touting, Glastonbury customers have to register in advance to buy tickets for the event, which will take place at Worthy Farm in Somerset from June 25 to 29.

From BBC

"Is it enough? Time will tell. Will we have to change the law again, quite possibly."

From BBC

Stepping in as the starting quarterback, Maiava knew that he would have to be more vocal.

From Los Angeles Times

McCarthy called the nomination “a good deflection,” hinting at a popular Washington theory that Gaetz, even if defeated, could help Trump win approval of other controversial nominees by using up whatever willpower Republican senators have to take on the new president next year.

From Los Angeles Times