comply
gb/kəmplˈaɪ/ us/kəmplˈaɪ/
B2
Inglese
~ 5200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
formal
B2
action
1
obey a rule or request
To do what you are asked or required to do, especially by a rule, law, or person in authority.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] complies with [rule / request / law]
Errore comune:
Learners often forget the preposition "with" and say *"comply the rules"* instead of "comply with the rules." Another mistake is using "comply" in very casual speech where "do what someone says" or "follow the rules" would sound more natural. "Comply" is mainly used in formal or official contexts.
Sinonimi
obey (More general and slightly less formal; used with people and rules (obey the teacher, obey the law).)
|
follow (Common in speech; often used with rules or instructions (follow the rules), a bit less formal than comply.)
|
observe (Formal; often used with laws, rules, and traditions (observe the law, observe the rules).)
Contrari
disobey (Direct opposite for people not doing what they are told or what rules say.)
|
defy (Stronger than disobey, suggesting open or bold refusal to follow rules or authority.)
Collocazioni
comply with the law
|comply with regulations
|comply with a request
|fully comply
|refuse to comply
|fail to comply
Temi
law
|business
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- All employees are expected to comply with the company’s code of conduct.
- If you do not comply with the court order, you could face a fine.
- Protesters agreed to comply with police instructions and leave the area peacefully.
- Websites must comply with data protection laws when handling user information.
- He eventually complied with her request and sent the documents.
Esempi per chi studia
- You must comply with the school rules.
- The company did not comply with the new law.
- Passengers should comply with all safety instructions.
- She refused to comply with his request.
- We must comply with the rules of the game.
Verbo
formal
B2
state
2
meet official rules or standards
For a product, system, or process to be made or done in a way that matches the rules or standards.
Schema d'uso:
[something] complies with [standard / requirement / regulation]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use an active human subject when the focus is on the product or system, saying *"The company complies the standards"* instead of "The product complies with the standards" or "The company meets the standards." Also, remember to use "with": "comply with standards," not *"comply standards."*
Sinonimi
conform (Very close in meaning in technical or legal contexts; often used with "to" (conform to standards).)
|
meet (More general and less formal; used with requirements or standards (meet requirements, meet standards).)
|
satisfy (Used with rules or requirements, emphasizing that all conditions are fulfilled.)
Contrari
violate (Common legal opposite when something breaks or goes against laws or regulations.)
|
breach (Formal/legal; used when rules, contracts, or regulations are not followed.)
Collocazioni
comply with safety standards
|comply with industry standards
|comply with legal requirements
|comply with regulations
|fully comply with EU rules
Temi
law
|business
|technology
Esempi
- All new machines must comply with European safety standards.
- The software does not comply with current data protection regulations.
- Our products are designed to comply with international quality requirements.
- The building’s design complies with local fire codes.
- This packaging no longer complies with environmental regulations.
Esempi per chi studia
- The new cars comply with safety rules.
- This machine does not comply with EU standards.
- Our system complies with all legal requirements.
- The design now complies with the fire code.
- These products comply with international rules.
Grammatica
Forma base
comply
IPA
GB/kəmplˈaɪ/
US/kəmplˈaɪ/
Sillabe e accento
com - ply (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ply)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: comply
- 3rd Person Singular: complies
- Present Participle: complying
- Past: complied
Famiglia di parole
Forms
complies
verb
complying
verb
complied
verb
Core family
compliance
noun B2
compliant
adjective B2
Related words
compliantly
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
noncompliance
noun C1
noncompliant
adjective
Espressioni
comply with
1/kəmplˈaɪ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
formal
obey a rule, law, or request
To do what a rule, law, or person asks you to do.
Esempi
- All staff must comply with safety procedures at all times.
- The company failed to comply with the new tax law.
- Visitors are required to comply with airport security checks.
fail to comply with
1/fˈeɪl tə kəmplˈaɪ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
not obey rules or laws
To not do what a rule, law, or order says you must do.
Esempi
- Companies that fail to comply with the regulations may face heavy fines.
- Anyone who fails to comply with the court’s decision could be sent to prison.