CEFR B1

complying with

verb phrase

Meaning

Acting in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.

Examples

All citizens must start complying with the new traffic laws.
The company is struggling to comply with the environmental regulations.

Synonyms: obey, follow, adhere to, abide by

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complying with (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: kəmˈplaɪɪŋ wɪð

Definition

Acting in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.

Examples

All citizens must start complying with the new traffic laws.
The company is struggling to comply with the environmental regulations.
He refused to comply with the court's order.

How to Use complying with

comply with (prepositional phrase): To act according to a rule, law, or request. — "You must comply with the terms of the contract."
comply (verb): To act according to a rule, law, or request. — "The software must comply with industry standards."

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