conforming
kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ
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Definition of conforming - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
legalcomplying with rules or regulations
  • The building is conforming to safety standards.
compliant law-abiding observant
2.
group normsRarematching what most people in a group expectRare
  • He is very conforming in his behavior at school.
conventional customary mainstream
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Origin of conforming

Latin, conformare (to form) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with conforming included in their meaning

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properly
in a manner conforming to accepted standards or rules
standards
conforming to accepted standards or norms
decentadj.
ethics
having integrity and conforming to moral standards
idealadj.
perfection
conforming to a standard of perfection
moraladj.
ethical standards
conforming to accepted standards of right behavior
standard conformity
conforming to rules or standards
indecent
not conforming to accepted standards or rules
conformity
conforming to rules or expectations

Examples of conforming in a sentence

  • Conforming materials were used to ensure compliance.
  • His conforming dress code helped him fit into the conservative firm.
  • Those conforming opinions stifled creative discussion in the committee.

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  1. French:conforme, conformiste, ...
  2. German:konform, angepasst, ...
  3. Italian:conforme, conformista, ...
  4. Spanish:conforme, conformista, ...
  5. Portuguese:em conformidade, conformista, ...
  6. Chinese:符合规范的, 顺从的, ...
  7. Japanese:準拠している, 従順な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُطَابِق, مُنْصَاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹמֵד בְּתַקָּנִים, מַתְאִים, ...
  10. Russian:соответствующий, конформистский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відповідний, конформний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुरूप, मिलते-जुलते, ...
conform
kənˈfɔrm

Definition of conform - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
adaptationadapt to match norms or standards
  • She tried to conform to the school's dress code.
acquiesce adapt comply
2.
follow rulesact according to rules or standards
  • Students must conform to the school's dress code..
adhere comply
3.
religionTECH.align with established church practicesTECH.
  • He chose to conform to the Church of England.
adhere comply
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Expressions with conform

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act according to rules or standards
Students must conform to the school's dress code..
follow the usual standards or rules
He always tries to conform to the norm at work.

Origin of conform

Latin, conformare (to form, shape)

Examples of conform in a sentence

  • He struggled to conform to the new social environment.
  • Employees must conform to the company's policies.
  • He refused to conform to societal expectations.
  • Many were pressured to conform to the new religious norms.
  • She struggled to conform to the church's strict guidelines.

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  1. French:se conformer, suivre, ...
  2. German:konform gehen, entsprechen, ...
  3. Italian:conformarsi, allinearsi, ...
  4. Spanish:adaptarse, alinearse, ...
  5. Portuguese:conformar-se, alinhar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:遵从, 遵守, ...
  7. Japanese:適応する, 適合する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَافَقَ مَعَ, تَقَيَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִסְתַּגֵּל, לְצַיֵּת, ...
  10. Russian:соответствовать, подчиняться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відповідати, підкорятися, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुरूप होना, पालन करना, ...
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