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Abide by

/əˈbaɪd baɪ/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To adhere to and follow a rule, decision, or law.

  • Employees must abide by the new company policies.
  • Citizens are expected to abide by the laws of the land.
  • The judge reminded the jury to abide by the court's instructions.
  • You should always abide by the terms of any contract you sign.
  • In order to maintain order, everyone must abide by the rules.

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