Pronunciation: /əˈbaɪd/
verb to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation
A1 I abide by the rules of the game.
A2 She abides by her parents' strict curfew.
B1 Employees must abide by the company's code of conduct.
B2 As a citizen, it is important to abide by the laws of the country.
C1 In order to maintain peace, all parties involved must abide by the terms of the agreement.
C2 It is crucial for leaders to abide by ethical principles in their decision-making.
formal All citizens must abide by the laws of the country.
informal Just abide by the rules and everything will be fine.
slang I ain't gonna abide by those ridiculous regulations.
figurative She chose to abide by her principles even when it was difficult.
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