Meaning of the word obey in English

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obey

US /oʊˈbeɪ/
UK /oʊˈbeɪ/
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Verb

1.

comply with the command, direction, or request of (an authority figure or a law)

Example:
All citizens must obey the law.
The dog was trained to obey commands.
2.

(of a person or thing) act in accordance with (a rule, instruction, or request)

Example:
The car refused to obey the steering.
The machine will obey your commands.
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