conform to/with sth

— phrasal verb with conform

/kənˈfɔːm/

/-ˈfɔːrm/ verb [I]

Definition

› to obey a rule or reach the necessary stated standard, or to do things in a traditional way: Before buying a pram, make sure that it conforms to the official safety standards. Members must conform to a strict dress code.Quality and standardObeying and breaking the lawObedient and compliantDisobedientBad and wrong behaviour

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