EXPECT


Meaning of EXPECT in English

(DEMAND) [verb] [T] - to believe (someone) will do something because it is their dutyThis country expects every member of the armed forces to do whatever is necessary in the approaching conflict. [+ object + to infinitive]You're expecting too much from someone if you ask them to work every weekend without pay.Borrowers are expected to (= should) return books on time. [+ object + to infinitive]

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.