comply

S2 W2

BrE /kəmˈplai/ AmE /kəmˈplaɪ/

verb en → es

past complied pp complied ing complying

1 FOLLOW RULES [transitive, T + obj] B1

to obey rules, laws, or instructions

cumplir con, seguir

  • comply with something

Collocations comply with regulations · comply with the law

  • The company must comply with health and safety regulations.

    La empresa debe cumplir con las regulaciones de salud y seguridad.

2 AGREE [transitive, T + obj] B2

to agree to do what someone asks or orders you to do

acceder a, cumplir con

  • comply with something

Collocations comply with demands · comply with instructions

  • The government complied with the protesters' demands.

    El gobierno accedió a las demandas de los manifestantes.