English · Phrasal verb Attested

abide by

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chấp nhận và tuân thủ quyết định hoặc luật

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I don't agree with it, but I'll abide by the decision to give the reward to her.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trung thành với một ý tưởng hoặc kế hoạch

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “abide by” mean?

To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).

Is “abide by” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.