Follow commands

OBEY

Think of what a loyal dog does when its owner says "sit" or what a soldier does when given an order.

Follow commands" is a straightforward clue where the answer is simply the word that means to comply with instructions. The solution is "OBEY," a common verb used when someone does what they're told. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a direct definition, making it an easy fill for crossword solvers.