Pronunciation: /kəmˈplaɪ/
verb to act in accordance with a wish or command
A1 I always comply with my teacher's instructions.
A2 It is important to comply with traffic laws.
B1 Employees are required to comply with company policies.
B2 The organization must comply with industry regulations.
C1 Failure to comply with the terms of the contract may result in legal action.
C2 The company has a strict code of conduct that all employees must comply with.
adverb compliantly or obediently
A1 She quickly complied with the teacher's request to sit down.
A2 The students were expected to comply with the school rules at all times.
B1 Employees must comply with the company's safety regulations to avoid accidents.
B2 The athletes were required to comply with doping tests to ensure fair competition.
C1 It is essential for all citizens to comply with the laws of the country.
C2 The suspect refused to comply with the police officer's orders, leading to his arrest.
formal It is important for all employees to comply with company policies and procedures.
informal Just make sure you comply with the rules so you don't get in trouble.
slang Dude, you gotta comply with what they're asking or you're gonna be out of luck.
figurative Sometimes it's better to comply with the flow of things rather than resist.
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