obey

A verb used to indicate the act of complying with or following a command, rule, law, or instruction.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по соблюдению или следованию команде, правилу, закону или инструкции.esVerbo que indica la acción de acatar o seguir una orden, regla, ley o instrucción, así como someterse a la autoridad o voluntad de alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se soumettre ou de suivre un ordre, une règle, une loi ou une instruction.deVerb, das bezeichnet, dass man einer Anweisung, einem Befehl, einem Gesetz oder einer Regel folgt oder gehorcht.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de cumprir ou seguir uma ordem, regra, lei ou instrução.zh表示服从、听从或遵循命令、规则、法律或指示的动词。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على الامتثال أو الانقياد لأمر أو قاعدة أو قانون أو تعليمات، وعلى التقيد بها وتنفيذها.

1. Follow commands or rules A2 formal

   To comply with or carry out the orders, instructions, or laws given by someone in authority.

   • Children should obey their parents.
   • Soldiers are trained to obey orders without question.
   • Drivers must obey traffic laws to stay safe.

   ruПодчинятьсяesobedecerfrobéir (à)deGehorchenptObedecerzh服从arالطاعة والامتثال

   Synonyms: abide bycarry outcomplyconformfollowheedobservesubmityield

   Antonyms: defydisobeyrebelviolate

2. Respond to control B1 formal

   To function or behave as expected when controlled or directed.

   • The car obeys the driver's commands smoothly.
   • The robot obeys voice commands accurately.
   • The horse obeys the rider's gentle signals.

   ruПодчинятьсяesResponder al controlfrObéir (à une commande)deGehorchenptResponder ao controlezh服从arالانقياد للتحكم

   Synonyms: complyconformfollowrespondsubmityield

   Antonyms: defydisobeyrebelresist

• obeyed past participle
• obeyed past simple
• obeying present participle
• obeys third person singular