[
US
/kəmˈpɫaɪ/
]
[ UK /kəmplˈaɪ/ ]
[ UK /kəmplˈaɪ/ ]
VERB
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act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
abide by the rules
He complied with my instructions
Follow these simple rules
You must comply or else!
How To Use comply In A Sentence
- To comply with the new regs, U.S. farmers and food processors would have to completely change the way they grow, store, produce, and transport their goods.
- This requires that the public and lawmakers have confidence that those entrusted to uphold the law will comply with it themselves, both on and off duty. Times, Sunday Times
- In fact on May 28 during the NPT's (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) review conference, 189 countries (including the US of President Obama), called for the Israeli government to comply with the treaty, favoring the creation of a denuclearized zone in the ME. Amir Madani: Perspectives of Peace in the Middle East
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM"). Chicagotribune.com - News
- She tugged at Rob's sleeve with just enough force to suggest that she would tug much harder if he did not comply with her wishes.
- Spend six months wading through the Byzantine regulations and rules that radio stations must comply with to keep their licences.
- Doctors are selling because complying with the ever-growing list of mandates has become more cumbersome; and while staff physicians on salary do gain predictability, they also lose the autonomy of independent practice. Big Insurance, Big Medicine
- He said: 'The doctors down there comply with accepted international practice. Times, Sunday Times
- Yet the report looks to the institutional investors to exercise the leverage necessary to persuade companies to comply with the code.
- Existing Trees To comply with strict building regulations, a discreet garden shed was required.