C1verbformallawbusiness
US/kəmˈplaɪ/
UK/kəmˈplaɪ/
to do what a law, rule or request says you must do
In context
All restaurants must comply with the new food safety rules.
The company refused to comply with the court order.
When the police asked him to stop, the driver complied immediately.
Words that go with comply
verb + preposition
- comply withFactories that do not comply with the rules will be closed.
- comply with regulationsSmall firms find it expensive to comply with regulations.
- comply with the lawEvery company must comply with the law on data protection.
- comply with a requestThe platform did not comply with a request to remove the video.
adverb + verb
- fully complyThe airline says it will fully comply with the investigation.
- strictly complyDrivers must strictly comply with speed limits near schools.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We must comply the rules.Correct: We must comply with the rules.