conform to — to comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfɔːrm tuː/
Example Sentences
- The new employee quickly learned to conform to the office's unusual tradition of wearing pajamas on Fridays.
- All products must conform to international safety standards before being sold.
- She refused to conform to her parents' expectations and became a circus performer instead of a lawyer.
conform to
VERB[/kənˈfɔːrm tuː/]
to comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards
New employees must conform to the strict office dress code from day one.
Conform to ballet, then transform to perform!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'conformare', a compound of 'con' (together) and 'formare' (to form). Originally meaning 'to make into the same form', the term evolved over time to denote 'to adapt to a standard' or 'to comply with'.
Breakdown
con- (together) + formare (to form, shape). The prefix 'con-' indicates union or agreement, while 'formare' means to give form or shape to something.
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📝Examples
“The new employee quickly learned to conform to the office's unusual tradition of wearing pajamas on Fridays.”
“All products must conform to international safety standards before being sold.”
“She refused to conform to her parents' expectations and became a circus performer instead of a lawyer.”
“The building design must conform to local architectural guidelines.”
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