“Abide by”: phrasal verb meaning.
- Abide by
- Respect the rules or law. Do what the rule or law says and follow its instructions.
Other examples of “abide by” phrasal verb in a sentence
- She promised to abide by the rules of the game.
- Everyone should abide by the law.
- If you abide by the rules, you are a good citizen.
“Abide by”: use in context explanation
Covid times. Jane and Richard are on a bus. The wife knows wearing a face mask in public places is a sign of respect and it’s a law that everyone should abide by. Her husband is standing next to a man who has a bad smell. Jane hands her husband a mask. He is so thankful!