This meaning means you work or ask for something to get it. It can be things like things, information, or permission.
I obtain books from the library every week.
She obtained the keys after finishing work.
Here, 'obtain' means to get something important by using your skill or hard work, such as a result, status, or approval.
He obtained a good result in the exam.
They obtained approval for the project.
In this special meaning, 'obtain' means that a condition, rule, or fact is true or exists in a place or time.
These rules obtain throughout the company.
A different situation obtains in other countries.
This meaning is about getting something official, like a license, document, or permission, often by following rules or completing steps.
You must obtain a driver's license to drive.
They obtained permission for the event.
Here, 'obtain' is used to talk about getting information or results during studies or experiments. It shows how data is found or learned.
Scientists obtained new data from the test.
We obtained results after the experiment.
This meaning focuses on getting legal ownership or rights to something. It often happens after agreements or official actions.
He obtained ownership of the house last year.
The company obtained rights to the brand.
