Meaning & Definition of word "Obey"

Obey

/əˈbeɪ/

1. to follow the commands or guidance of someone.
- Example: Children are expected to obey their parents.
2. to conform to or comply with a law, rule, or request.
- Example: Drivers must obey traffic signs and signals.
3. to carry out or act according to a wish or request.
- Example: She decided to obey her teacher's instructions for the project.
4. to yield to someone or something; to submit to authority.
- Example: The soldier vowed to obey his commanding officer without question.

●Middle English, from Old French 'obeir', from Latin 'obedire'.

obey the law:

to comply with legal regulations or statutes.

obey one's instincts:

to follow one's natural tendencies or feelings.

obey orders:

to carry out commands as directed.

obedience:

the act of following rules or commands.

obedient:

willing to obey.

obeying:

the act of complying with an order or request.

Meaning: to follow the rules or expectations without question

● Example Sentence: If you want to get ahead, you just gotta obey the grind.

Meaning: to comply with trends or social norms

● Example Sentence: In this crew, you either obey the vibe or you're out.