- conform to/with
- comply with rules, standards, or laws.→ conform
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conform — con|form [kənˈfo:m US o:rm] v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: conformer, from [i]Latin, from com ( COM ) + formare to form ] 1.) to behave in the way that most other people in your group or society behave →↑conformist ▪ the pressure on… … Dictionary of contemporary English
conform — v. (D; intr.) to conform to, with (to conform to specifications) * * * [kən fɔːm] with (to conform to specifications) (D; intr.) to conform to … Combinatory dictionary
conform */ — UK [kənˈfɔː(r)m] / US [kənˈfɔrm] verb [intransitive] Word forms conform : present tense I/you/we/they conform he/she/it conforms present participle conforming past tense conformed past participle conformed 1) to obey something such as a rule or… … English dictionary
conform — con|form [ kən fɔrm ] verb intransitive * 1. ) to behave in a way that people think is correct or suitable: Part of her charm was her refusal to conform. 2. ) conform to/with to obey something such as a rule or law: Products are always tested to… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
conform — verb 1》 (often conform to/with) comply with rules, standards, or laws. ↘behave according to social convention. 2》 (often conform to) be similar in form or type. Origin ME: from OFr. conformer, from L. conformare, from con together + formare… … English new terms dictionary
conform — con‧form [kənˈfɔːrm] verb [intransitive] to obey a law or rule: • The website owner must conform with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. • The property conformed to all the latest building regulations. * * * conform UK US /kənˈfɔːm/… … Financial and business terms
conform — con·form /kən fȯrm/ vi: to be in accordance: correspond in character; specif: to be in accordance with the provisions of a contract con·for·mance /kən fȯr məns/ n con·for·mi·ty /kən fȯr mə tē/ n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Web … Law dictionary
Conform — Con*form , v. i. 1. To be in accord or harmony; to comply; to be obedient; to submit; with to or with. [1913 Webster] A rule to which experience must conform. Whewell. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eng. Eccl. Hist.) To comply with the usages of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
conform — [v1] adjust, adapt accommodate, attune, be guided by, clean up act*, comply, coordinate, don’t make waves*, don’t rock the boat*, fall in with, fit, follow, follow beaten path*, follow the crowd, go by the book*, go with the flow*, harmonize,… … New thesaurus
Conform — Con*form , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conformed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conforming}.] [F. conformer, L. conformare, formatum; con + formare to form, forma form. See {Form}.] To shape in accordance with; to make like; to bring into harmony or agreement with; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
