verbverb complies, verb complying, verb complied

• 1Act in accordance with a wish or command.

  ‘we are unable to comply with your request’

  More example sentences

  • ‘The government did not comply with the protestors' wishes in either case.’
  • ‘I am a firm believer that relatives should try to comply with the wishes of their loved ones.’
  • ‘One theory is that she may have refused to comply with his wishes, adding to his frustration.’
  • ‘The university has since claimed that it is unable to comply with the government request.’
  • ‘Each group must argue their case and each must try to persuade the other to comply with its wishes.’
  • ‘He also pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a notice requesting the removal of the waste within the specified time.’
  • ‘The men claim they were not obliged to comply with requests that had not been lawfully issued following a board meeting.’
  • ‘If you are unable to comply with the notice by the above date then you should inform me of the reasons in writing as soon as possible.’
  • ‘Half an hour later I managed to force my eyes open to comply with his request.’
  • ‘Some of the reporters thought this was odd, and they didn't want to comply with his request.’
  • ‘All they need do to escape it is to comply with and respect the law by reducing their speed.’
  • ‘Her family visited their cousin only in the winters, and complying with her wishes, I did not dare to follow her once she had left.’
  • ‘The first to comply with their request will be awarded one of the numerous attractive spot prizes.’
  • ‘Why would people comply with requests made to them, when they can say they will not give evidence?’
  • ‘High risk clients were likely to attend the clinic on impulse but were unlikely to comply with a request for a repeat test.’
  • ‘They are expected to be obedient and comply with requests from adults immediately.’
  • ‘The staff were clear that they were not going to comply with his request.’
  • ‘I will take your failure to comply with this reasonable request as a refusal.’
  • ‘Passengers that refuse to comply with a request to disembark could face action from the airline.’
  • ‘Please provide us with your prompt written assurance that you will comply with this request.’

  Synonyms

  abide by, act in accordance with, observe, obey, adhere to, conform to, follow, respect

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  1. 1.1(of an article) meet specified standards.
     ‘all second-hand furniture must comply with the new regulations’
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     • ‘The design of these vessels will be to the latest standards, and will comply with all relevant marine design codes.’
     • ‘The companies would have to comply with training standards and safety procedures.’
     • ‘The shipments must comply with welfare standards that have been developed by the ministry.’
     • ‘Nor does their browser comply with half of the standards it runs by.’
     • ‘Since 1990 all pressing centres have had to comply with certain minimum standards.’
     • ‘It is possible to get drinking water supplies tested to make sure they comply with EC standards.’
     • ‘He had come to the conclusion that this condition did not comply with that standard.’
     • ‘The investigation that follows must comply with minimum human rights standards.’
     • ‘All equipment meets the CE regulations and complies with European standards.’
     • ‘In train stations, bus stations, seaports and airports, smoking is permitted in premises complying with Article 5.’
     • ‘It must also comply with the local council's standards and charge no more than the local council normally pays.’
     • ‘Trading standards are now happy that the sausages comply with the more flexible regulations.’
     • ‘Assumption is made that the Camp Health Center complies with all accreditation standards for the camp jurisdiction.’
     • ‘The development complies with the privacy standards.’
     • ‘The 81-year-old locomotive needs a complete overhaul every six to seven years to ensure it complies with modern safety standards.’
     • ‘The German automatic water purification equipment guarantees that the brewing water complies with European standards.’
     • ‘The OFT also found evidence that some companies were not complying with some consumer regulations.’
     • ‘The majority of stock breeding companies are not complying with the regulations to control the disease.’
     • ‘The school's administration section has complied fully with the requirement of the Information Act.’
     • ‘The Canadian government claims the company was not complying with proper environmental rules on disposal.’
     Synonyms

     comply with, meet, fulfil, answer, conform to

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