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rule

/ˈruːl/

US UK

noun

plural rules

[count] a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.

I understand the basic rules of chess.

As long as you're living under our roof, you'll follow/obey our rules.

The college has strict rules for qualifying for financial assistance.

The new rule allows/permits employees to dress casually on Fridays.

Under the new rules, casual dress is now allowed.

the company's rules and regulations

It's important to learn the rules of the road before taking your driving test.

It's against the rules to eat during class.

He violated the unwritten/unspoken rule that you must thank your host before you leave a party.

We cannot bend/stretch the rules [=change or ignore the rules] just for you.

If you break the rules, you'll be asked to leave. - see also gag rule, ground rule <SYNR

synonyms seelaw</SYNR

a statement that tells you what is allowed or what will happen within a particular system (such as a language or science)

the rules of grammar

the rules of geometry

[count] :a piece of advice about the best way to do something

Your speech will go well as long as you follow one simple rule: be confident.

The first rule of driving is to pay attention.

A good rule to follow when traveling is to do as the locals do.

[singular] :the way something usually is done or happens

As a rule, I don't drive in the snow. [=I don't usually drive in the snow]

As a general rule, electronic gadgets become smaller as they develop.

Friendly customer service seems to be the exception rather than the rule nowadays. [=friendly customer service seems to be rare these days]

They make it a rule to treat everyone fairly. [=they always treat everyone fairly]

[noncount] :the control and power that a particular person, group, or government has over a country or area

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the country's independence from colonial rule.

Under her rule, the country prospered. - see also home rule, majority rule

[count] old-fashioned :a stick used for measuring things :ruler - see also slide rule

by the rules

in the way that is most common, expected, and acceptable

After years of boredom, he grew tired of living by the rules.

She has always played by the rules throughout her career.

rule of law

a situation in which the laws of a country are obeyed by everyone

The courts uphold the rule of law.

rule of thumb

a method of doing something that is based on experience and common sense rather than exact calculation

A good rule of thumb for keeping your closet organized is to get rid of any clothes you haven't worn in the past year.

a principle that is believed and followed and that is based on the way something usually happens or is done

As a rule of thumb, stocks that involve greater risk also have the potential of earning you more money.

verb

rules; ruled; ruling

to have control and power over a country, area, group, etc. [no obj]

The queen ruled for 25 years.

A dynasty ruled over this region during the 11th century. - sometimes used figuratively

After the overthrow of the government, chaos ruled. [=there was a lot of chaos] [+ obj]

Who will be the next leader to rule the country? - sometimes used figuratively

That summer, his band ruled the airwaves.

[+ obj] :to have great influence over (someone)

Football ruled their lives.

All of his actions were ruled by his religion.

to make a legal decision about something [no obj]

The court ruled in favor of the defendant.

The jury ruled against the tobacco companies.

How will the court rule on the motion? [+ obj]

The Supreme Court ruled the law unconstitutional.

The board ruled that her behavior was cheating.

not used in progressive tenses [no obj] slang :to be very good or popular - used to express strong admiration for someone or something

That movie rules! [=that movie is great]

Your new sneakers rule.

divide and rule

xem divide

rule out

[phrasal verb]

rule (someone or something) out or rule out (someone or something) :to no longer consider (someone or something) as a possibility after careful thought or study

The police ruled them out as suspects when it was proved that they were out of town when the crime was committed.

There are some diseases your doctor will want to rule out before making a diagnosis.

rule (something) out or rule out (something) :to make (something) impossible :to prevent (something) from happening

The bad weather ruled out a picnic.

rule (someone) out :to remove (someone) from a competition, contest, etc.

He applied for the job, but his lack of experience quickly ruled him out.

(chiefly Brit) She has been ruled out of today's game with a broken thumb.

rule the roost

xem roost

rule with an iron fist/hand

chiefly US or Brit rule with a rod of iron

to rule a country, area, group, etc., in a very strict and often cruel way

The dictator ruled (the island) with an iron fist.

* Các từ tương tự:
rule book, ruled, ruler