Definitions

1. verb

to conform to or follow the rules or orders of a higher authority

“The people will have to obey the new traffic laws.”

2. verb

to be subject to or controlled by a force or power

“The waves obey the tides.”

3. noun

a command or order to do something

“He received an obe from his boss to attend the meeting.”

4. noun

a person who is subject to or controlled by a force or power

“The rock is an obe of the geological forces.”