comply

[US]/kəmˈplaɪ/
[UK]/kəmˈplaɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. promise to do as requested or ordered; adhere to; obey.

Phrases & Collocations

comply with regulations

comply with instructions

comply with

Example Sentences

comply with the rules

comply with a formality

their failure to comply with the basic rules.

comply in public but oppose in private

we are unable to comply with your request.

All the citizens must comply with the law.

You must comply with the library rules.

Candidates must comply strictly with these instructions.

all second-hand furniture must comply with the new regulations.

all personnel should comply with this policy as a condition of employment.

The executor tried to comply with the intent of the testator.

half of the beaches fail to comply with European standards.

They may be excused from complying with this regulation.

the fans were prompt and courteous in complying with police requests.

the Association set down codes of practice for all members to comply with.

a conscientious worker; a conscientious effort to comply with the regulations.

The factory was closed for failing to comply with government safety regulations.

To some extent, it has something of conservatism complying with reality, and rejects idealism and transcendentalism.

To this, dissuasive this kind of patient should comply with the doctor is directive, do not take antibiotic therapy by oneself.

cooperative, unassertive, patient, who suppresses negative emotions (particular anger), and who accepts/complies with external authorities.

Real-world Examples

Banks have until July 2015 to fully comply.

Source: NPR News December 2013 Compilation

I'm authorized to check that all trades comply...

Source: Billions Season 1

This former president President Trump has not complied with that.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

I'm offended. We have fully complied with our discovery obligations.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

No matter how much the government poses restrictions, people do not comply.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2020 Collection

We just want people to comply with the order.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

Increased revenue means that most English clubs will comply with both rules.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Netanyahu had no immediate response, but opposition leader Yair Lapid insisted that he comply.

Source: PBS English News

Vessel ahead of you not comply with TSS

Source: Maritime English listening

Now, General Dunford and many others say the insurgents are not yet complying with that.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2021

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