Abide By (Verb)
Meaning 1
Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- All citizens must abide by the laws of the land, regardless of their personal opinions.
- We abide by a strict code of ethics in our business dealings to maintain customer trust.
- You will abide by the rules of this household, or you will have to face the consequences.
- The company requires all employees to abide by its internet usage policy to prevent data breaches.
- Students are expected to abide by the school's dress code and behave in a respectful manner at all times.
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Meaning 2
Show respect towards; "honor your parents!".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Children must abide by their parents' rules and respect their authority at all times.
- To live in harmony, each family member must abide by the household rules set by the heads of the family.
- Students are expected to abide by the school's code of conduct and show respect towards their teachers.
- In every respectable society, children are taught to abide by the wisdom and guidance of their elders.
- All individuals should abide by the principles of honesty and integrity, as taught by their ancestors and role models.