BE SUPPOSED TO DO / BE STH


Meaning of BE SUPPOSED TO DO / BE STH in English

1.

to be expected or required to do / be sth according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc. :

You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do.

I thought we were supposed to be paid today.

The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to.

You were supposed to be here an hour ago!

How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me?

'Yes and no.' ' What is that supposed to mean ?' (= showing that you are annoyed)

2.

to be generally believed or expected to be / do sth :

I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.