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rules

rules

Meaning of rules

regulations

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British English/ˈruːlz/
American English/ə ˈruːlz/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersguī zé
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rules with Chinese translation

rules usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Please read the office rules before you start.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The new rules affect everyone's schedule.

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rules belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

rules规则
child孩子
student学生
exam考试
homework家庭作业
grade成绩
online在线的

rules synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between rules / rulebook / instructions / laws / procedure / protocol

R
🇬🇧English
rulebook

A compiled book or document containing all rules for a game, organisation, or activity.

A1Rarely

Check the rulebook before the tournament.

I
🇬🇧English
instructions

Specific step-by-step directions for doing something; procedural and concrete.

A1Very Often

Read the printer instructions before use.

L
🇬🇧English
laws

Rules made by a government and enforceable by law; stronger legal force than ordinary rules.

A1Very Often

You must follow the local laws on data protection.

🇬🇧English

A formal sequence of steps to achieve a task; emphasises process.

A1Often

Follow the procedure for submitting expenses.

P
🇬🇧English
protocol

Formal rules for conduct in official or technical situations; can be ceremonial or technical.

A1Often

We followed the meeting protocol when the client visited.

🇬🇧English

A set or system of rules, often ethical or professional (e.g., code of conduct).

A1Often

The company code explains acceptable behaviour.

🇬🇧English

An agreed level of quality or norm used as a reference; often technical or quality-related.

A1Often

Follow the safety standard when using equipment.

D
🇬🇧English
directive

An official order or instruction from a higher authority; prescriptive and mandatory.

A1Rarely

The director issued a directive about office hours.

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How to pronounce rules and what this word means

rules means rules. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rules

/ˈruːlz/

rules translation

rules

rules examples

Please read the office rules before you start.

rules transcription

/ˈruːlz/, /ə ˈruːlz/

Questions about this word

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 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 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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