To do the bidding of ( a person); act according to ( a command or law); be controlled by.
To yield obedience.
She is only to obey the king's commands, not mine. – The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers by Georg Ebers
Pharaoh might command, but his servants would not obey. – Moon of Israel by H. Rider Haggard
He only answered: 'I will obey. – The Red Fairy Book by Various