comply

3 definitions • 4 examples

to act according to an order, set of rules, or request:

He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply.

There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.

to obey an order, rule, or request:

Comosa says he will comply with the judge’s ruling.

to obey a particular rule or law, or act according to an agreement:

comply with sth The state's mining law requires mine operators to comply with local land use regulations.