obedecem

[o.be.ˈde.sẽ]

verb

obey

1. third person plural present indicative of 'obedecer'; to comply with or follow commands, rules, or instructions

The children obey their parents.

As crianças obedecem aos seus pais.

2. to submit to authority or control

The soldiers obey their commanding officer.

Os soldados obedecem ao seu oficial comandante.

3. to respond or react in accordance with something

The brakes obey the driver's pressure.

Os freios obedecem à pressão do motorista.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

obedecem

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

obedecem

standard usage in European Portuguese

obedecer à lei - to obey the law

obedecer de bom grado - to obey willingly

obedecer sem questionar - to obey without question

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