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obey

/əˈbeɪ/

/oʊˈbeɪ/

Translations

obeyverb

obeyed

Past Simple

obeyed

Past Participle

obeying

Gerund

/əˈbeɪ/

/oʊˈbeɪ/

Soldiers must obey orders.

Солдаты должны выполнять приказы.

The dog will obey its master.

Собака будет слушаться своего хозяина.

Children should obey their parents.

Дети должны подчиняться своим родителям.

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obeyverb

To comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of someone or something.

The soldiers were trained to obey their commanding officer without question.

To behave in accordance with a rule, law, or instruction.

Drivers must obey the speed limit to ensure safety on the roads.

To be obedient or compliant; to conform to instructions or rules, especially when the agent is implied rather than explicit.

The dog usually obeys without needing to be told twice.