bound to

Phrase

with a bare infinitive

(only with a bare infinitive) Indicates something which cannot be avoided.

Japanese Meaning

避けることができない（必然的に起こる・必ず〜する） / 必ず〜するに決まっている（回避不能な状況を示す）

If we keep ignoring the warning signs, damage is bound to happen.

警告のサインを無視し続ければ、損害が避けられないだろう。

Sense（1）

(only with a bare infinitive) Indicates something which cannot be avoided.

The leaking fuel tank was bound to explode sooner or later.