adhere

S2 W2

BrE /əˈdɪə/ AmE /əˈdɪr/

verb en → es

past adhered pp adhered ing adhering

1 STICK/ATTACH [transitive, intransitive] B1

to stick or attach something to a surface, or to be stuck or attached to it

pegarse, adherirse, unirse

  • adhere to sth

Collocations adhere to a wall · adhere to the skin

  • The tape won't adhere properly.

    La cinta no se adhiere correctamente.

2 COMPLY [transitive] B1

to follow rules, laws, or agreements; to obey them

cumplir, adherirse a

  • adhere to sth

Collocations adhere to the rules · adhere to an agreement

  • The company must adhere to safety regulations.

    La empresa debe adherirse a las regulaciones de seguridad.

3 BELIEVE [transitive] B2

to believe in or support an idea, principle, or cause; to be loyal to it

creer en, adherirse a

  • adhere to sth

Collocations adhere to principles · adhere to beliefs

  • She adheres strongly to her religious beliefs.

    Ella se adhiere firmemente a sus creencias religiosas.