English-Swedish translations for abide by

• hålla sig till
  Också USA borde hålla sig till dessa internationella överenskommelser.America should abide by those international covenants as well.
  Den andra var att de bör hålla sig till de institutionella bestämmelserna.The second was that they should abide by the institutional rules.
  Det måste finnas påföljder om man misslyckas med att hålla sig till direktiv om samråd med arbetarna.There must be penalties for failure to abide by directives on the consultation of workers.

Definition of abide by

• To accept and act in accordance with it; to conform to ; to acquiesce to (a decision or law
• To remain faithful to ; to adhere to (an idea or plan

Synonyms

• acquiesce
• conform
• stand by
• go to the wall
• stick with

Examples

• I dont agree with it, but Ill abide by the decision to give the reward to her.
• The defendent has abided by my ruling in good faith.
• He may have shown his true colors, but hes supported me for years, so Ill abide by him.
• She has served me loyally, abiding by my rule for almost my entire life.

Related words

• abide
• rabide
• not be able to abide