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comply

verb

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Meaning

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To act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.

Example Sentence

Students must comply with the school's dress code policy to avoid detention.

Usage Note

Used when describing the need or requirement for someone or something to follow rules, instructions, or requests, often in formal or legal contexts, or when discussing behavior that meets certain standards.