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

But platforms face the threat of $32 million fines if they fail to take "reasonable steps" to comply.

From Barron's

Northwestern has committed to comply with federal antidiscrimination laws under the agreement and will launch a survey asking students whether they feel safe reporting instances of antisemitism on campus.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Rheinmetall spokesman said the company has an excellent relationship with the German government and complies with all regulations on confidentiality.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the office should not shy away from cutting funds to schools that don’t comply, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Mueller said that requirement is “not very reasonable,” and that ISPs typically don’t comply due to how onerous it would be.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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