transcription, транскрипция: [ ō-ˈbā, ə- ]
verb
( obeyed ; obey·ing )
Etymology: Middle English obeien, from Anglo-French obeir, from Latin oboedire, from ob- toward + -oedire (akin to audire to hear) — more at ob- , audible
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to follow the commands or guidance of
2. : to conform to or comply with
obey an order
falling objects obey the laws of physics
intransitive verb
: to behave obediently
• obey·er noun