What does "abide" mean?

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

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abide by

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

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abide by

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

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