verb

complying

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verb

Acting in accordance with a rule or request (the -ing form of "comply").

"By complying with the inspection, the factory avoided a fine."

How to Use Complying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCurrently following or agreeing to a rule or demand.

more complying comparative, most complying superlative

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By _____ with the inspection, the factory avoided a fine.

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