[ʃal], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (in the first person) expressing the future tense
(e.g: this time next week I shall be in Scotland)

- expressing a strong assertion or intention
(e.g: they shall succeed)

- expressing an instruction, command, or obligation
(e.g: every employer shall take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees)

- used in questions indicating offers or suggestions
(e.g: shall I send you the book?)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English sceal, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zal and German soll, from a base meaning ‘owe’