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be compliant

[/bɪ kəmˈplaɪənt/]
verb phrase
ser conforme; estar em conformidade; cumprir as normas
1. To adhere to rules, regulations, or requirements; to act in accordance with established standards or laws
The company must be compliant with all environmental regulations.
A empresa deve estar em conformidade com todos os regulamentos ambientais.
2. To demonstrate obedience or willingness to follow instructions
All employees need to be compliant with the new safety protocol.
Todos os funcionários precisam cumprir o novo protocolo de segurança.
Synonyms
conformcomplyadhereobeyfollow the rulesabide by
Antonyms
be non-compliantdefyviolatedisobeybreachinfringe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar em conformidade; cumprir as normas
Most common usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
estar em conformidade; respeitar as normas
Formal and administrative usage
General
ser obediente; ser submisso
Less formal, behavioral context

Related Idioms & Phrases

toe the line
play by the rules
follow suit
stay on the straight and narrow
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