adhere to
phrasal verb
adhered to; adhering to; adheres to
: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)
They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.
She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.
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Work with your legal department to ensure that the umbrella company adheres to relevant laws, such as the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 in the U.K.
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Jules Herd, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
There are several ways women over 50 can enhance their bone quality, such as adhering to physical activity guidelines, including strength training.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024
This approach not only diffused the situation but also reinforced the importance of adhering to our organizational values.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Every aspect of Meetinghouse adheres to this mantra, from the tightly curated (and all-draft!) cocktails to chef Drew DiTomo’s unassumingly excellent pub fare approached with fine dining fastidiousness.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024
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Jules Herd, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
There are several ways women over 50 can enhance their bone quality, such as adhering to physical activity guidelines, including strength training.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024
This approach not only diffused the situation but also reinforced the importance of adhering to our organizational values.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Every aspect of Meetinghouse adheres to this mantra, from the tightly curated (and all-draft!) cocktails to chef Drew DiTomo’s unassumingly excellent pub fare approached with fine dining fastidiousness.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Adhere to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhere%20to. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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