hew to

hew to (something)

To adhere to a particular idea or rule. The teacher will deduct points if you don't hew to the guidelines for the project.See also: hew

hew to something

to conform to a rule or principle. I wish you would hew to the rules a little better. Sarah refuses to hew to the company policies.See also: hew

hew to

v. To conform to some law, set of beliefs, or course of action: I hope our children will hew to the traditions of our ancestors.See also: hew