act accordingly
idiom
: to follow instructions or rules
Please learn the new rules and act accordingly.
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Being able to anticipate an imminent threat of infection (and act accordingly) would be a pro-survival trait.
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Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The law expects owners to anticipate foreseeable risks and act accordingly.
—Craig M. Goldenfarb, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Anyone living in low-lying and flood-prone areas should be prepared to act accordingly.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Apr. 2025
Identifying the pair with the strongest correlation allows traders to act accordingly.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The law expects owners to anticipate foreseeable risks and act accordingly.
—Craig M. Goldenfarb, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Anyone living in low-lying and flood-prone areas should be prepared to act accordingly.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Apr. 2025
Identifying the pair with the strongest correlation allows traders to act accordingly.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Act accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/act%20accordingly. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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