CEFR B1

conforming

verb

Meaning

Acting in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or customs.

Examples

The students were praised for conforming to the school's behavioral expectations.
Many artists struggle with conforming to traditional artistic norms.

Synonyms: complying, adapting, assimilating, acquiescing

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conforming (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

Definition

Acting in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or customs.

Examples

The students were praised for conforming to the school's behavioral expectations.
Many artists struggle with conforming to traditional artistic norms.
It's important for businesses to be seen as conforming to environmental regulations.

How to Use conforming

conform to (prepositional phrase): To follow or obey a rule, standard, or custom. — "All employees must be conforming to the company's code of conduct."
conform with (prepositional phrase): To be in agreement or harmony with. — "The design must conform with the architect's original plans."

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