abide by

Definitions

To accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

To remain faithful to or continue to observe an agreement or promise.

Examples

All employees are expected to abide by the company's code of conduct.

You must abide by the rules of the game if you want to participate.

The organization agreed to abide by the terms of the international treaty.

Synonyms

comply with obey adhere to conform to follow observe stick to

Antonyms

disobey violate ignore defy break the rules transgress flout