conform-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Be similar, be in line with.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[theme] CONFORM
NOTE: The subject in Sense 1 IS NOT agentive. Compare to Sense 2.

Examples:
This conforms to the 'soft landing' scenario.
All the students conform to the school code.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: conform.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Adapt oneself to new or different conditions.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] CONFORM
NOTE: The subject in Sense 2 IS agentive. Compare to Sense 1.

Examples:
We must conform to our political surroundings.
She conformed to Marine standards after joining the Core.

Mappings:
VerbNet: adjust-26.9
FrameNet: Compliance
PropBank: conform.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2