comply

American  

[kuhm-plahy] / kəmˈplaɪ /

verb (used without object)

complied, complying

1. to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed bywith ).

   They asked him to leave and he complied.

   She has complied with the requirements.

   Synonyms:

   conform, yield, acquiesce, assent, consent, obey

   Antonyms:

   resist, refuse

2. Obsolete. to be courteous or conciliatory.

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comply British  

/ kəmˈplaɪ /

verb

1. (usually foll by with) to act in accordance with rules, wishes, etc; be obedient (to)

2. obsolete to be obedient or complaisant

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Other Word Forms

• complier noun
• uncomplying adjective

Etymology

Origin of comply

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir ( compliment ) “to fulfill, accomplish,” from Latin complēre, equivalent to com- com- + plēre “to fill”

Example Sentences

Vietnam's culture ministry issued a demand for the series to be removed on 3 January and gave Netflix 24 hours to comply.

From BBC

Sogoyan said the owner was fully supportive of the monument effort and ready to comply with measures to redevelop the property around the historic home, should the designation have been granted.

From Los Angeles Times

These 'flexibilities' were extended in April, following heavy lobbying by some manufacturers, while the fines for failing to comply were reduced.

From BBC

The UK's media regulator Ofcom said it had made "urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK."

From Barron's

"In my discussions with Secretary Rubio, I raised the importance of complying with international law and we will continue to urge all partners to do so," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• acquiesce
• adhere to
• give in
• give up
• obey
• observe
• quit
• satisfy
• submit