obey
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Also seen as: obeys · obeying · obeyed
Sense 1
To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
Làm theo lệnh của một người, tổ chức, v.v., hành động theo yêu cầu
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To do as one is told.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “obey” mean?
To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
Is “obey” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.