Adhere to Meaning in English
expression
ədˈhɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
ud-HEER too / ud-HEER tuh / ud-HEER ti
ɐdhˈiə/ /tˈuː
ud-HEER tee-OO
Definition
To follow, obey, or act according to a rule, law, agreement, or set of beliefs.
Usage & Nuances
Formal expression, frequently used for rules, laws, guidelines, or principles. Common collocations: 'adhere to the rules', 'adhere to a policy', 'adhere to a strict schedule'. Rarely used in casual conversation; 'follow' or 'stick to' are more informal alternatives.
Spanish: cumplir con - atenerse a - seguirPortuguese (BR): cumprir - obedecer - seguirPortuguese (PT): cumprir - obedecer - seguirChinese (Simplified): 遵守 - 遵循Chinese (Traditional): 遵守 - 遵循Hindi: का पालन करना - का अनुसरण करनाArabic: الالتزام بـ - التقيد بـBengali: মেনে চলা - অনুসরণ করাRussian: придерживаться - соблюдатьJapanese: 従う - 忠実に守るVietnamese: tuân thủ - làm theoKorean: 지키다 - 준수하다Turkish: uymak - bağlı kalmakUrdu: عمل کرنا - پیروی کرناIndonesian: mematuhi - menaati
Example Sentences
All students must adhere to the school rules.
basic
Please adhere to the instructions carefully.
basic
Employees should adhere to company policies at all times.
basic
She always adheres to a healthy diet, no matter what.
natural
To succeed here, you need to adhere to some strict routines.
natural
They don't always adhere to deadlines, which can be a problem.
natural