abide by

rispettare, attenersi a

Accettare una regola o una decisione e fare ciò che richiede.

In inglese semplice: To accept a rule or decision and do what it requires.

• Please abide by the rules.
• We abided by the court decision.
• Will both sides abide by the agreement?

Come si usa: abide by something (All visitors must abide by the rules.)

Sinonimi: obey, follow, comply with

Contrari: disobey, violate

Espressioni comuni: abide by rules, abide by something, abide by decisions

rimanere fedele a

Continuare a sostenere qualcuno o rimanere fedeli a un’idea o a un piano.

In inglese semplice: To keep supporting someone or stay true to an idea or plan.

• I shall abide by my friend.
• They abided by their beliefs through difficult years.
• Will you abide by your original plan?

Come si usa: abide by someone/something (She chose to abide by her friend despite his mistakes.)

Sinonimi: stand by, remain faithful to

Contrari: abandon, betray

Espressioni comuni: abide by someone, abide by principles, abide by something