conform
verb C1
Plain meaning
behave according to rules or expectations
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss behave according to rules or expectations in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to conform to rules before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to conform to rules in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
conform to rulesconform to standardsconform socially
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “conform to rules”. Also avoid confusing it with “obey”.