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Definition obey in American English

obey verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/oʊˈbeɪ/
1

to do what a law or a person says that you must do

Example

He told the dog to sit and it immediately obeyed.

Example

Officers expect their troops to obey them without question.

Example

The commandos were used to obeying orders.

Example

Drivers are not obeying the new traffic laws.

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2

to behave in an expected way in relation to something

Example

Molecules obey the laws of physics.

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3

to do what is expected or is usual

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Definition obey in American English