Conform to Meaning in English
expression
kənˈfɔɹm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
kuhn-FORM too, kuhn-FORM tuh, kuhn-FORM ti
kənfˈɔːm/ /tˈuː
kuhn-FORM too
Definition
To behave or think in a way that matches rules, standards, or expectations. It can mean following laws, social norms, or specific requirements.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal; common with 'rules', 'standards', 'norms', and 'expectations'. Not the same as 'agree with'—it means to act in line with something, not just to believe it. Often used in legal, academic, or official contexts.
Spanish: adaptarse a - ajustarse a - cumplir conPortuguese (BR): conformar-se com - ajustar-se a - obedecer aPortuguese (PT): conformar-se com - ajustar-se a - obedecer aChinese (Simplified): 符合 - 遵守 - 適應於Chinese (Traditional): 符合 - 遵守 - 適應於Hindi: के अनुसार होना - पालन करनाArabic: يتوافق مع - يلتزم بـ - يطابقBengali: মেনে চলা - অনুসরণ করাRussian: соответствовать - подчинятьсяJapanese: 従う - 合わせるVietnamese: tuân theo - phù hợp vớiKorean: 따르다 - 부합하다Turkish: uymak - uygun olmakUrdu: مطابقت کرنا - ہم آہنگ ہوناIndonesian: mematuhi - sesuai dengan
Example Sentences
You must conform to the school rules.
basic
Products should conform to safety standards.
basic
We need to conform to new regulations.
basic
Some people find it hard to conform to society's expectations.
natural
If your document doesn't conform to the format, it will be rejected.
natural
He always tries to conform to what others are doing.
natural