protocol
gb/pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/ us/pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/
B2
English
~ 2600
protokoll, kommunikációs protokoll, egyezménytervezet, előzetes megállapodás, megállapodástervezet
NOUN
B2
1
protokoll
B2
Usage pattern:
[protocol] for [activity/situation]
All visitors must follow the safety protocol when entering the lab.
Minden látogatónak be kell tartania a biztonsági protokollt, amikor belép a laborba.
The ambassador was careful to observe diplomatic protocol during the meeting.
A nagykövet ügyelt arra, hogy a találkozó során betartsa a diplomáciai protokollt.
Breaking protocol can have serious consequences in the military.
The hospital has strict protocols for handling infectious diseases.
According to protocol, the meeting began exactly at 9 a.m.
Learner examples
We must follow the school protocol for fire drills.
Be kell tartanunk az iskolai tűzriadó-gyakorlatokra vonatkozó protokollt.
The protocol says you must wear gloves.
A protokoll szerint kesztyűt kell viselni.
Doctors follow a special protocol for this operation.
He did not follow the meeting protocol.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'protocol' with 'etiquette'. 'Protocol' is more formal and often refers to official or technical rules, while 'etiquette' refers to social manners.
Meaning
official rules or procedures
Collocations
follow protocol
|breach protocol
|diplomatic protocol
|safety protocol
|standard protocol
Synonyms
procedure (More general; may not have the formal or official connotation of 'protocol'.)
|
code (Can imply a moral or professional set of rules rather than official procedural rules.)
Antonyms
improvisation (Doing something without a set plan or official rules.)
Themes
business
|government
|technology
|politics
|law
|communication
Definition
A set of rules about how to do something or how to behave.
A system of official rules, standards, or procedures that guide how something is done or how people should behave in certain situations.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
HTTP is the protocol used for transferring web pages.
A HTTP a weboldalak átvitelére használt protokoll.
The devices communicate using a secure encryption protocol.
Az eszközök biztonságos titkosítási protokoll segítségével kommunikálnak.
Engineers are developing a new protocol for faster data transfer.
Without a common protocol, the systems cannot exchange information.
Learner examples
Email uses a special protocol to send messages.
Az e-mail egy speciális protokollt használ az üzenetek küldésére.
The computers use the same protocol to share files.
A számítógépek ugyanazt a protokollt használják a fájlok megosztásához.
HTTP is a protocol for websites.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'protocol' in computing with general 'rules' in everyday life without realizing its very technical meaning here.
Meaning
technical standard for data transfer
Collocations
internet protocol
|communication protocol
|network protocol
|transfer protocol
Synonyms
standard (General term; in computing, 'protocol' is more specific to communication formats.)
Antonyms
incompatibility (Refers to systems that cannot communicate due to differing rules or formats.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|communication
|science
Definition
A system of rules that computers use to talk to each other.
A set of rules that define how data is formatted, transmitted, and received between computers or devices.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
The two countries signed a protocol outlining future negotiations.
A két ország egy, a jövőbeli tárgyalásokat körvonalazó előzetes megállapodást írt alá.
A draft protocol was prepared for the climate talks.
A klímatárgyalásokra egyezménytervezet készült.
The protocol serves as a preliminary step before the treaty is finalized.
Learner examples
They signed a protocol before the main agreement.
A fő megállapodás előtt aláírtak egy előzetes megállapodást.
The countries made a protocol about trade.
Az országok kereskedelmi megállapodástervezetet készítettek.
We read the protocol before the final deal.
Meaning
preliminary official agreement
Collocations
sign a protocol
|draft protocol
|protocol agreement
Synonyms
draft (Less formal; can be used for any document, not just official agreements.)
Antonyms
final agreement (The completed and agreed-upon version of a document.)
Themes
law
|politics
|business
|communication
Definition
A first version of an agreement or document before it is final.
An early form of an agreement, treaty, or document that is used as the basis for discussion or signing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
protocol
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/
US/pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/
Syllables & stress
pro - tocol (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: protocol
- Plural: protocol, protocols
Word family
Expressions
breach protocol
1/bɹˈit͡ʃ pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/
fixed phrase
break official rules or procedures
To not follow the rules that are in place for a situation.
Examples
- The officer breached protocol by speaking directly to the press.
- Breaching protocol can result in disciplinary action.
diplomatic protocol
1/dˌɪpləmˈætɪk pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/
fixed phrase
formal
rules for diplomatic conduct
The official way that countries and their leaders should meet and talk with each other.
Examples
- Diplomatic protocol requires greeting the head of state first.
- The dinner was arranged according to diplomatic protocol.
follow protocol
1/fˈɑloʊ pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/
fixed phrase
obey official rules or procedures
To do something in the way that the rules say you should.
Examples
- The nurse followed protocol when handling the blood samples.
- You must follow protocol when entering the restricted area.
safety protocol
1/sˈeɪfti pɹˈoʊtəkˌɑl/
fixed phrase
official safety rules and procedures
A set of safety steps that must be followed to prevent accidents or danger.
Examples
- Workers must follow safety protocols at all times.
- Safety protocols are in place to protect patients.