guideline
gb/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/ us/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
B1
Inglés
~ 1500
irányelv, előírás, útmutatás, iránymutatás, támpont, vezérelv
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
follow [a/the] guideline
The company has strict safety guidelines for all employees.
A vállalat szigorú biztonsági irányelveket ír elő minden alkalmazott számára.
Follow the guidelines in the manual to set up the device.
A készülék beüzemeléséhez kövesd a kézikönyvben található útmutatásokat.
New health guidelines were issued by the government.
Teachers must work within the guidelines set by the school board.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please follow the safety guidelines.
Kérjük, tartsd be a biztonsági előírásokat.
The teacher gave us clear guidelines.
A tanár világos iránymutatást adott nekünk.
We must read the health guidelines.
The school has rules and guidelines for students.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guideline' with 'rule'. A rule is usually mandatory, while a guideline is often advisory but still important.
Significado
official rule or advice
Colocaciones
safety guidelines
|health guidelines
|follow guidelines
|set guidelines
|government guidelines
Sinónimos
recommendation (Less formal and can be more general, without the official or procedural tone of 'guideline'.)
|
instruction (More direct and commanding than 'guideline', which is often advisory.)
Antónimos
violation (Represents breaking a rule or guideline, the opposite of following it.)
Temas
business
|education
|daily life
|law
|work
Definición
A rule or piece of advice that shows how to do something or what is right to do.
An official instruction or piece of advice that indicates how something should be done or what is considered acceptable.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
use [something] as a guideline
As a general guideline, you should save at least 10% of your income.
Általános iránymutatásként érdemes a jövedelmed legalább 10%-át megtakarítanod.
These figures are only meant to serve as a guideline, not exact targets.
Ezek a számok csak támpontként szolgálnak, nem pontos célértékek.
Use the chart as a guideline when choosing your portion sizes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We have a guideline for how much money to spend.
Van egy iránymutatásunk arra, hogy mennyi pénzt költsünk.
The table is just a guideline.
A táblázat csak támpont.
Use this list as a guideline for your work.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'guideline' always refers to official documents; in fact, it can also mean informal principles used personally.
Significado
general decision-making principle
Colocaciones
basic guideline
|rough guideline
|general guideline
Sinónimos
principle (A broader or more abstract idea than a 'guideline', which is often more practical.)
|
criterion (More specific in evaluation contexts; a standard used for judging.)
Antónimos
guesswork (Making decisions without any guiding principles.)
Temas
thinking
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|education
|work
Definición
A general idea or rule that helps you decide what to do.
A general rule or principle that provides direction in decision-making or problem-solving.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
guideline
AFI
GB/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
US/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
Sílabas y acento
guideline (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (guideline)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: guideline
- Plural: guidelines
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
as a guideline
1/ˈæz ə ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
used to indicate an approximate rule
Used to say that something is a general rule or example, not exact.
Ejemplos
- As a guideline, allow 20 minutes for the sauce to cook.
- Use this measurement as a guideline, not an exact amount.
follow the guidelines
1/fˈɑloʊ ðə ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪnz/
fixed phrase
act according to given rules or advice
To do what the rules or advice say you should do.
Ejemplos
- All staff must follow the guidelines to ensure safety.
- Please follow the guidelines when filling out the form.