conform

S2 W2

BrE /kənˈfɔːm/ AmE /kənˈfɔːrm/

verb / noun en → es

past conformed pp conformed ing conforming

1 ADAPT/ACCOMMODATE [reflexive] B1

to change your behavior or attitude to fit in with other people or a situation

adaptarse, conformarse con

  • conform to something

Collocations conform to rules · conform to society's expectations

  • She had to conform to the company’s dress code.

    Tuvó que adaptarse al código de vestimenta de la empresa.

2 AGREE/ACCEPT [transitive] B1

to agree with or accept something, such as a decision or an idea

aceptar, conformarse con

  • conform to/with something

Collocations conform with the law · conform to regulations

  • They refused to conform to the new rules.

    Se negaron a aceptar las nuevas reglas.

3 BEHAVE [reflexive] B2

to behave in a way that is expected or required by society, laws, etc.

comportarse adecuadamente, ajustarse a las normas

  • conform to something

Collocations conform to social norms · conform with the law

  • He tried to conform to the expectations of his family.

    Intentó comportarse de acuerdo con las expectativas de su familia.

1 FORM [noun] B2

a group or organization that has been officially formed for a particular purpose

organización, grupo

  • the conform

Collocations conform committee · conform group

  • The new environmental protection conform was established last year.

    La nueva organización para la protección ambiental fue establecida el año pasado.