complies; complied; complying
: to do what you have been asked or ordered to do
I asked the waitress to refill my coffee cup and she happily complied.
There will be penalties against individuals who fail to comply.
—often + withYou still have not complied with our request. [=have not done what we requested you to do]
We have complied with federal law [=we have done what federal law requires] every step of the way.
The devices comply with [=are in agreement with] industry standards.
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“Comply.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/comply. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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