act accordingly
idiom
: to follow instructions or rules
Please learn the new rules and act accordingly.
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If Trump wins, Musk would likely have more business power under Trump's administration, and investors could act accordingly and stock value for Tesla and Space X would probably rise.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Better is that everyone read the balanced and thoughtful IIF report and act accordingly.
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—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
With consistent positive reinforcement training, these canines can effectively learn how to tell friendly faces from intruders, and act accordingly.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Your rationale for hiring someone and then firing them needs to be extremely clear and transparent—act accordingly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Better is that everyone read the balanced and thoughtful IIF report and act accordingly.
Follow me on LinkedIn.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
With consistent positive reinforcement training, these canines can effectively learn how to tell friendly faces from intruders, and act accordingly.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Your rationale for hiring someone and then firing them needs to be extremely clear and transparent—act accordingly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Act accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/act%20accordingly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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