conform with

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 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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