supposed to

1. Required to, as in He is supposed to call home . [Mid-1800s]

2. Intended to; also, believed to, expected to. For example, This pill is supposed to relieve your pain , or You're supposed to be my partner . [Early 1300s]

3. not supposed to . Not permitted to, as in You're not supposed to smoke in here .

Example Sentences

The Writers Guild of America West won a $541,464 judgment against the now-defunct Emmett/Furla Oasis company in 2021 after it filed a claim on behalf of writers who alleged they were shortchanged for their work in 2019 on a television series that was supposed to feature former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

From Los Angeles Times

“I have a relative that’s not supposed to be here,” the unnamed caller told the dispatcher, according to a recording released by authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

The officer replies, “You’re not supposed to be here though. … What’s up with you, dude?”

From Los Angeles Times

The agency, founded through state legislation in 2022, is supposed to create affordable housing by financing new low-income developments and paying to convert market-rate properties, among other means.

From Los Angeles Times

"You're supposed to be quiet, so we had to suffer in silence," Sophia said.

From BBC