To urge or demand action (often payment or compliance), typically in a formal or official context.
先月、会社から支払いの督促の電話が来た。
Last month, I received a payment reminder call from the company.
何度も督促されて、ついに請求書を支払った。
After being urged many times, I finally paid the bill.
銀行が返済を督促する書面を送ってきた。
The bank sent a letter demanding repayment.