CEFR B2

abide

verb

Meaning

To accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

Examples

All employees must abide by the company's code of conduct.
The judge ordered the defendant to abide by the terms of the probation.

Synonyms: obey, follow, comply, adhere

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abide (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈbaɪd/

Definition

To accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

Examples

All employees must abide by the company's code of conduct.
The judge ordered the defendant to abide by the terms of the probation.

How to Use abide

abide by (prepositional phrase): To accept and act according to a rule, decision, or recommendation. — "You must abide by the rules of the library."
abide in (prepositional phrase): To live or dwell in a place. — "He chose to abide in the quiet village."
abide no (collocation): To not tolerate or allow something. — "The teacher abides no talking during the exam."

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