CEFR B2

abide by

verb phrase

Meaning

To accept or follow a decision, rule, or law.

Examples

You must abide by the terms and conditions of this agreement.
The players agreed to abide by the referee's decision.

Synonyms: follow, comply with, adhere to, conform to

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abide by (B2)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

Definition

To accept or follow a decision, rule, or law.

Examples

You must abide by the terms and conditions of this agreement.
The players agreed to abide by the referee's decision.
All citizens are expected to abide by the laws of the land.

How to Use abide by

abide by rules (collocation): To follow established regulations or guidelines. — "We must all abide by the rules of the competition."
abide by a decision (collocation): To accept and act according to a judgment or ruling. — "The team captain promised to abide by the umpire's decision."
abide by the law (collocation): To obey the legal statutes of a country or region. — "It is a citizen's duty to abide by the law."
abide by the terms (collocation): To follow the conditions or stipulations of an agreement. — "Both parties agreed to abide by the terms of the contract."

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