What does "abide" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with abide, also see can't stand (abide).

See abide in WNW Idioms

abide by

  1. to live up to (a promise, agreement, etc.)
  2. to submit to and carry out (a rule, decision, etc.)

See abide in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

abide by

To conform to; comply with: abide by the rules; had to abide by the judge's decision.

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