compliant
gb/kəmplˈaɪənt/ us/kəmplˈaɪənt/
B2
Angielski
~ 8000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
B2
property
1
willing to obey or agree
willing to do what other people ask you to do, without saying no or fighting back.
Schemat użycia:
to be compliant with [someone's wishes/requests]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse "compliant" with the verb "comply." "Compliant" is an adjective (e.g., "She is compliant"), while "comply" is a verb (e.g., "She complies with the rules"). Learners also mix it up with "complain" (to say you are unhappy) and "complacent" (too satisfied and not worried about problems).
Synonimy
obedient (focuses on doing what one is told, especially by authority; close in meaning and register.)
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submissive (stronger and more negative, suggests giving up power or control to others.)
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docile (suggests being easy to control or manage, sometimes with a weak or passive feeling.)
Antonimy
defiant (actively refuses to obey or do what is asked, the opposite attitude of compliant.)
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rebellious (regularly fights against control or authority instead of going along with it.)
Kolokacje
compliant child
|quietly compliant
|overly compliant
|docile and compliant
|a compliant attitude
Tematy
social
|relationships
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The new intern was so compliant that she agreed to work late every night without complaint.
- He prefers compliant students who never question his decisions.
- She had always been the compliant one in the family, doing whatever her parents wanted.
- The manager values initiative more than a compliant attitude.
- Over time he became less compliant and started to express his own opinions.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The child was quiet and compliant in class.
- She is very compliant and always follows her boss's ideas.
- He was too compliant and never said what he really thought.
- The company wants workers who are compliant and easy to manage.
- At first he was compliant, but later he started to say no.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
meeting rules, laws, or standards
following the rules, laws, or standards that are required in a situation.
Schemat użycia:
to be compliant with [rules/standards/regulations]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes say "compliant to" instead of the more natural "compliant with" (e.g., "The system is compliant with the standard," not "compliant to the standard"). They may also use "compliant" when the verb "comply" is needed, as in "The company must comply with the law," not "must compliant with the law."
Synonimy
conforming (emphasizes matching or fitting a rule or standard; common in formal and technical writing.)
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compatible (often used for software, equipment, or systems that work correctly with a standard or another system.)
Antonimy
noncompliant (direct opposite; does not follow the required rules or standards, often used in legal or technical contexts.)
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incompatible (used when a product, system, or action does not fit or work with a standard or requirement.)
Kolokacje
compliant with regulations
|fully compliant
|legally compliant
|GDPR-compliant
|standards-compliant
|regulatory compliant
Tematy
business
|law
|technology
|work
Przykłady
- All new products must be fully compliant with the latest safety regulations.
- The software is now compliant with international data protection laws.
- Our privacy policy is compliant with the new industry standards.
- The building is not compliant with current fire codes and needs major upgrades.
- They hired a consultant to make sure the company stayed compliant with tax rules.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The company must be compliant with the law.
- This machine is compliant with European safety rules.
- The new system is compliant with international standards.
- They changed their website to be compliant with privacy laws.
- The old factory is not compliant with modern safety rules.
adjective
technical
C2
property
3
able to bend or flex easily
able to bend or change shape easily without breaking, often used about parts in machines, materials, or body tissues.
Schemat użycia:
to be compliant under [load/pressure/force]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realize this is a special technical meaning and try to interpret it as "obedient" in engineering or medical texts. In those contexts, "compliant" usually describes how easily something bends or deforms, not its behavior toward rules or people.
Synonimy
flexible (general word for easy to bend; widely used in both everyday and technical contexts.)
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pliable (suggests something that bends or moves easily without breaking; slightly more formal or technical.)
Antonimy
rigid (describes something that does not bend or change shape easily; standard technical opposite.)
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stiff (emphasizes resistance to bending; can be used for materials, body parts, or mechanical parts.)
Kolokacje
compliant material
|compliant mechanism
|highly compliant
|structurally compliant
|compliant joint
Tematy
engineering
|science
|technology
Przykłady
- The device uses a compliant mechanism instead of traditional hinges.
- This polymer is more compliant than steel, making it safer for medical implants.
- Designers chose a highly compliant joint to absorb vibration.
- The hose must be compliant enough to bend around corners without kinking.
- Lung tissue becomes less compliant with age, making breathing more difficult.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The new material is very compliant and does not break easily.
- Engineers used a compliant joint to let the part move.
- This tube is compliant, so you can bend it by hand.
- The doctor said the patient's lungs were not very compliant.
- A compliant mechanism can bend instead of using a normal hinge.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
compliant
IPA
GB/kəmplˈaɪənt/
US/kəmplˈaɪənt/
Sylaby i akcent
com - pli - ant (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: compliant
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
comply
verb B2
compliance
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
noncompliant
adjective
noncompliance
noun C1
Advanced or less common
compliantly
adverb C1
Wyrażenia
compliant with
1/kəmplˈaɪənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
following a rule or standard
following or meeting a rule, law, or standard that is required.
Przykłady
- The company must be compliant with local labor laws.
- Make sure your design is compliant with the new safety standard.
- Our data practices are compliant with international regulations.