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conform to (something)

To follow or adhere to a particular set of rules, regulations, or norms. Please be advised that your construction project needs to conform to all building codes. A: "Does the meal you're making conform to a kosher diet?" B: "I have no idea—I didn't know any of the guests were kosher!" I'm not surprised to hear that guy's been suspended again. He just can't seem to conform to the rules of the game.
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conform with (something)

To adhere to a specific plan or directions. The playhouse you built can't possibly conform with the instructions—the foundation's all lopsided! A: "Does the meal you're making conform with a kosher diet?" B: "I have no idea—I didn't know any of the guests were kosher!" Please be advised that your construction project needs to conform with all building codes.
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conform to something

to agree with or behave within guidelines or regulations. I hope that your policies will conform to our guidelines. Does my casual dress conform to your regulations?
See also: conform, to

conform with something

to match or agree with a model, plan, or set of specifications. (Compare this with conform to something.) Does this part conform with the specifications? This one conforms with them quite well.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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