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rules

правила

Meaning of rules

regulations

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EN-UK/ˈruːlz/
EN-US/ə ˈruːlz/
RU[ˈpravʲilə]
rules
rules - правила
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rules with Russian translation

rules usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Please read the office rules before you start.

Пожалуйста, соблюдайте офисные правила по использованию кухни.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The new rules affect everyone's schedule.

Новые правила требуют, чтобы все показывали своё удостоверение на рецепции.

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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
правила
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exam
homework
answer questions
ask questions
desk

rules synonyms

Related words worth learning together

rules
общие предписания для поведения или действий
rulebook
собрание правил в виде книги или документа
regulations
официальные предписания, часто от органов власти или компаний
guidelines
рекомендации, менее строгие, служат советом
policies
официальные внутренние правила и принципы организации
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🇬🇧en

общие предписания для поведения или действий

A1Very Often

Please follow the office rules.

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rulebook

собрание правил в виде книги или документа

A1Rarely

Check the rulebook before the tournament.

🇬🇧en

официальные предписания, часто от органов власти или компаний

A1Often

The company updated its safety regulations.

🇬🇧en

рекомендации, менее строгие, служат советом

A1Often

Follow the guidelines for responding to clients.

🇬🇧en

официальные внутренние правила и принципы организации

A1Often

Our HR policies describe leave and pay rules.

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instructions

пошаговые указания по выполнению задач

A1Very Often

Read the printer instructions before use.

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laws

законы — обязательные правила, подкреплённые государством

A1Very Often

You must follow the local laws on data protection.

🇬🇧en

формальная последовательность действий для выполнения задачи

A1Often

Follow the procedure for submitting expenses.

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protocol

формальные нормы поведения или технические правила взаимодействия

A1Often

We followed the meeting protocol when the client visited.

🇬🇧en

свод правил или кодекс (напр., поведения или профессиональный кодекс)

A1Often

The company code explains acceptable behaviour.

🇬🇧en

принятый уровень качества или норма

A1Often

Follow the safety standard when using equipment.

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directive

официальное распоряжение сверху, часто формальное требование

A1Rarely

The director issued a directive about office hours.

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What does rules mean?

regulations

How do you pronounce rules?

rules is pronounced as /ˈruːlz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is rules 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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