COMPLY


Meaning of COMPLY in English

/keuhm pluy"/ , v.i. , complied, complying .

1. to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes fol. by with ): They asked him to leave and he complied. She has complied with the requirements.

2. Obs. to be courteous or conciliatory.

[ 1595-1605; complire cumplir (see COMPLIMENT) to fulfill, accomplish complere, equiv. to com- COM- + ple- FILL + -re inf. suffix ]

Syn. 1. acquiesce, yield, conform, obey, consent, assent.

Ant. 1. refuse, resist.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .