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Common collocations with comply in American Collocation

comply verb intransitive

US /kəmˈplaɪ/

in a willing way

happily
readily
voluntarily
willingly

Many people resist the commands, whilst others comply willingly.

not in a willing way

reluctantly

The owner of the dog reluctantly complied with the court order.

immediately

immediately
promptly

If member of staff asks you to be quiet, please comply immediately.

in a suitable way

adequately
duly
fully
properly
satisfactorily

We fully comply with all aspects of the Data Protection Act 1998.

fail
refuse

Your employer has failed to comply with the safety regulations.

rules

conditions
guidelines
law
legislation
protocol
regulations
rules

Failure to comply with the rules can result in a £5,000 fine.

something that you have to do

demands
directive
instructions
obligation
order
request
requirement

Our equipment complies with all safety requirements.

standard

specifications
standard

These models do not comply with the revelant safety standard.

idea or set of plans

policy
principle

Members are required to comply fully with the club’s policy.