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compliant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant means: Following the rules or meeting the required standards.

adjective

MEETING RULESC1

Following the rules or meeting the required standards.

  • The new system is fully compliant.
  • All products must be compliant with safety standards.
  • We replaced the equipment to keep the factory compliant.

How to use it: compliant with something (The building is compliant with local safety rules.)

Similar words: conforming, in accordance

Opposites: noncompliant

Common phrases: compliant with something, fully compliant, compliant products

WILLING TO OBEYC1

Willing to obey people or do what they ask.

  • The patient was calm and compliant.
  • She wanted compliant employees who never questioned her decisions.
  • The children became less compliant as they grew older.

Similar words: obedient, cooperative, submissive

Opposites: defiant, disobedient

Common phrases: compliant child, compliant employee, remain compliant, compliant suspect

Questions about compliant

What does compliant mean?

Following the rules or meeting the required standards.

What is compliant in other languages?

Türkçe: mevzuata uygun · Español: conforme · Français: conforme · Deutsch: konform · Italiano: conforme · 日本語: 適合した

How do you pronounce compliant?

It is pronounced /kəmˈplaɪənt/.

How do you use compliant in a sentence?

The new system is fully compliant. All products must be compliant with safety standards.

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