Tuesday 5 May 2015

Phrasal Verbs- Conform (Conform to v Conform with)



Conform(s) to/with – to obey a rule or regulation
Ø     Members were repeatedly reminded to conform to/with the dress code of the clubhouse or risk being turned away        (= refused entry).
Ø     Make sure any liquid substance brought on board the plane conforms to/with the official safety standards.  


Conform with – adhere to a specification or requirement

Ø     The striking colours of these walls certainly don’t conform with the architecture of the building.

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