adhere to

phrasal verb

adhered to; adhering to; adheres to

: to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)

They will adhere to the terms of the contract.

Certain standards must be adhered to by all members.

She adheres to a strict vegetarian diet.

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This capability not only helps organizations adhere to regulatory requirements but also fosters a culture of security awareness and accountability. —

John Hernandez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The 74-article piece of legislation is set to take effect on December 13 and imposes penalties, primarily fines, for those who do not adhere to the country's existing dress code, according to Iran Wire. —

Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 In the European Union, larger cargo ships have to start paying for some of their emissions from 2025 and adhere to new EU regulations that aim to promote low-carbon fuels. —

Brooke Seipel, Fortune Europe, 4 Dec. 2024 Because the material on the bed’s underside adheres to the sofa, the bed stays put. —

Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for adhere to