obey
[əˈbeɪ]
Definition:
1. To do what you are told or expected to do.
2. Be obedient to.
Use 'obey' in a sentence:
- They obey the one unwritten rule that binds them all–no talking.
- Those who refuse to obey might not have their leases renewed.
- In addition, computers would also drive more safely than people—they would obey the rules and have quicker action times when in dangerous situations.
- A good citizen must obey the law.
- He must obey it instantly, and go.
- Dogs can be trained to obey orders.
- He had always obeyed his parents without question.
- Good citizens obey the laws.
- They obey the one unwritten rule that binds them all — no talking.
- I obeyed from fear.
- This order is to be obeyed to the letter.
- You must obey orders.
- We must obey orders.
- He threatened to disinherit her if she refused to obey.
- Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.
- You will obey me always and do as I wish?
- Please obey the rules.
- Soldiers are expected to obey orders without questioning them.
- A policeman would not live one year if he obeyed these regulations.
- At the beginning of the new term, all the students conscientiously obeyed the rules of the school.
- It is compulsory for all citizens to obey the law.
- Clifford's only stipulation is that his clients obey his advice.
- Will you kindly obey the instructions I am about to give?
- Germany thinks the euro must be saved by stricter rules on borrowing, spending and competitiveness, backed by quasi-automatic sanctions for governments that do not obey.
- Soldiers must obey their officers.
- Cissie obeyed her mother without question.
- No explicit permission from ATC to enter is needed, although the pilot must continue to obey all regulations governing VFR flight.
- ‘ Sit down! ’ Meekly, she obeyed.
- It was no defence to plead that they were only obeying orders.
- Obey the mercantile laws if you are engaged in business.
- This new law must be strictly observed/ obeyed.
- She obeyed his instructions to the letter.
- Big fast-food chains in New York City have started to obey a first of its kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu.
- Obey the spirit, not the letter of the law.
- South Carolina claimed the power to exempt its citizens from the obligation to obey federal law.
- "I certainly have," said Pinocchio, "but from now on, I obey."
- The activists were shot when they refused to obey an order to halt.
- Frightened by a look from their master, they left the kitchen to obey him.
- It was still Baker's duty to obey.
- Drivers usually obey traffic rules.
- Both sides have observed/ obeyed the ceasefire.
- The people of an oppressed country obey their conquerors because they want to go on living.
- People seem to obey only a public notice.
- All the students conscientiously obeyed the rules of the school.
- Everyone must obey the rules& no exceptions are made.
- You are to obey me.
- The soldier had no alternative but to obey orders.
- You must obey the captain's commands.
- Those who refuse to obey might not have their leases renew.
- It was his duty to obey.
- Most people obey the law.