abide by

What does the phrasal verb “abide by” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “abide by“, illustrated with examples:

Definition

to accept and obey a decision, a rule, law…, even though you may not agree with it.

Example(s)

You have to abide by the referee’s decision.
He promised to abide by the rules of the game.
New startups have to abide by a certain code of conduct.

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