obey

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se soumettre ou de suivre un ordre, une règle, une loi ou une instruction.

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

1. Follow commands or rulesA2formal

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

   obéir (à)

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

   Synonymesabide bycarry outcomplyconformfollowheedobservesubmityield

   Antonymesdefydisobeyrebelviolate

2. Respond to controlB1formal

   To function or behave as expected when controlled or directed.

   Obéir (à une commande)

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

   Synonymescomplyconformfollowrespondsubmityield

   Antonymesdefydisobeyrebelresist