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Meaning of expected date of confinement

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

expected

Pronunciation:/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To predict or believe that something will happen

    Example: He never expected to be discovered.

    Synonyms:anticipatehopelook for
  2. To consider obligatory or required.

    Synonyms:call fordemand
  3. To consider reasonably due.

    Example: You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.

    Synonyms:hopewantwish
  4. (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

    Example: The expected storm never arrived.