Rules - translation, pronunciation and examples
rules
regulations
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General prescriptions for behaviour or actions; neutral and broad.
A compiled book or document containing all rules for a game, organisation, or activity.
Specific step-by-step directions for doing something; procedural and concrete.
Rules made by a government and enforceable by law; stronger legal force than ordinary rules.
A formal sequence of steps to achieve a task; emphasises process.
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General prescriptions for behaviour or actions; neutral and broad.
Please follow the office rules.
Пожалуйста, соблюдайте правила офиса.
A compiled book or document containing all rules for a game, organisation, or activity.
Check the rulebook before the tournament.
Проверьте книгу правил перед турниром.
Specific step-by-step directions for doing something; procedural and concrete.
Read the printer instructions before use.
Прочитайте инструкции к принтеру перед использованием.
Rules made by a government and enforceable by law; stronger legal force than ordinary rules.
You must follow the local laws on data protection.
Вы должны соблюдать местные законы о защите данных.
Follow the procedure for submitting expenses.
Следуйте процедуре подачи отчетов о расходах.
Formal rules for conduct in official or technical situations; can be ceremonial or technical.
We followed the meeting protocol when the client visited.
Мы соблюдали протокол совещания во время визита клиента.
A set or system of rules, often ethical or professional (e.g., code of conduct).
The company code explains acceptable behaviour.
Кодекс компании объясняет допустимое поведение.
An agreed level of quality or norm used as a reference; often technical or quality-related.
Follow the safety standard when using equipment.
Следуйте стандартам безопасности при работе с оборудованием.
An official order or instruction from a higher authority; prescriptive and mandatory.
The director issued a directive about office hours.
Директор издал директиву о рабочем времени офиса.
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How to pronounce rules and what this word means
rules translation: правила. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce rules
/ˈruːlz/
rules translation
правила
rules examples
Please read the office rules before you start.
rules transcription
/ˈruːlz/, /ə ˈruːlz/
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rules meaning: what does it mean?
regulations
rules pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
rules is pronounced as /ˈruːlz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
rules definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please read the office rules before you start. Translation: Пожалуйста, соблюдайте офисные правила по использованию кухни.
Is rules part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, rules (правила) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is rules part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, rules (правила) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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