Definition
to obey (orders): to do what you are told, to follow (orders or instructions)
Obey your mother!
Obey the law!
to disobey: to refuse to follow instructions or orders
- "Why won't you obey me, you disgusting machine?"
- "Not only did you explicitly disobey my wishes, but somehow you managed to kidnap the most feared judge in California - Frederick F."
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