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obtempérer

to comply, to obey

ɔ p . t ɑ̃ . p e . ʁ e
verb Rare #52,258
to comply, to obey Formal; often used for complying with an order or request.
FR: Il faut obtempérer aux consignes.
EN: You have to comply with the instructions.

Monsieur, veuillez obtempérer SVP.

Sir, please comply.

— Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Il faut obtempérer.

We have to comply.

— Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978)

Trafic de drogue, refus d'obtempérer, agression.

Drug trafficking, refusing to stop for police, assault.

— Le Syndicat du crime (1986)

Ou allez-vous obtempérer à ma demande ?

Or will you comply with my request?

— Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)