policy
gb/pˈɑlɪsi/ us/pˈɑlɪsi/
B1
Englanti
~ 300
szabályzat, irányelv, politika, elv, stratégia, biztosítási kötvény, biztosítás, biztosítási szerződés
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
1
Käyttömalli:
[organization/government] has a policy on [topic]
The company has a strict policy on workplace safety.
A vállalatnál szigorú munkavédelmi szabályzat van érvényben.
Government policy on climate change is being debated.
Vita folyik a kormány klímapolitikájáról.
Our school’s policy requires students to wear uniforms.
The hotel has a no-smoking policy in all rooms.
Oppijaesimerkit
My school has a policy about phones in class.
Az iskolámban külön szabályzat van a telefonok órai használatáról.
The store has a refund policy.
Az üzletnek van visszatérítési szabályzata.
The city has a policy to keep parks clean.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'policy' with 'police' because the words look similar but have different meanings.
Merkitys
official rules or guidelines
Kollokaatiot
government policy
|company policy
|foreign policy
|privacy policy
|public policy
Synonyymit
guideline (Less formal and more general than policy; often advisory rather than mandatory.)
|
regulation (More specific and legally enforceable than a policy.)
Antonyymit
anarchy (A state with no rules or policies.)
Teemat
business
|government
|law
|politics
Määritelmä
A plan of rules made by a group or person to decide what to do.
A set of principles or rules adopted by an organization, government, or individual to guide decisions and actions.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
FORMAL
2
Käyttömalli:
[organization/government/person] adopts a policy to [do something]
The government's economic policy aims to reduce inflation.
A kormány gazdaságpolitikájának célja az infláció csökkentése.
Their foreign policy focuses on building strong alliances.
Külpolitikájuk középpontjában az erős szövetségek kiépítése áll.
We need a clear policy for handling customer complaints.
Oppijaesimerkit
The bank changed its loan policy to help small businesses.
A bank megváltoztatta hitelezési politikáját, hogy segítse a kisvállalkozásokat.
His policy is to listen before making changes.
Az az elve, hogy előbb meghallgat másokat, mielőtt változtatásokat vezet be.
Their travel policy is to book flights early.
Merkitys
course of action or strategy
Kollokaatiot
economic policy
|foreign policy
|monetary policy
Synonyymit
strategy (Focuses more on the method and planning aspect than the official nature.)
|
approach (Less formal and broad; not always officially declared.)
Antonyymit
improvisation (Acting without a set plan or strategy.)
Teemat
politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A plan of action made to reach certain goals.
A deliberate plan or strategy chosen to influence and determine decisions, especially in politics or business.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
3
Käyttömalli:
[someone] holds a policy with [insurance company]
I need to review my car insurance policy before renewing it.
Át kell néznem az autóbiztosítási kötvényemet, mielőtt megújítom.
Her life insurance policy will support her family if anything happens.
Az életbiztosítási kötvénye anyagi támogatást nyújt a családjának, ha bármi történik vele.
The policy covers damage caused by storms.
Oppijaesimerkit
I have a health insurance policy.
Van egészségbiztosítási szerződésem.
This policy pays money if my house burns.
Ez a biztosítás fizet, ha leég a házam.
He bought a new car and got an insurance policy.
Merkitys
insurance contract document
Kollokaatiot
insurance policy
|life insurance policy
|policy holder
Synonyymit
contract (A general legal agreement, not specific to insurance.)
Antonyymit
lapse (The end of an insurance agreement due to non-payment or expiry.)
Teemat
finance
|insurance
|business
|daily_life
Määritelmä
A paper that says what an insurance will pay for and how it works.
A written document detailing the terms and coverage of an insurance agreement.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
policy
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪsi/
US/pˈɑlɪsi/
Tavut ja painotus
policy (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (policy)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: policy
- Plural: policies, policy
Sanaperhe
Forms
policies
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
apolitical
adjective
nonpolitical
adjective
Advanced or less common
politicize
verb C1
politicization
noun
Ilmaukset
open-door policy
1/ˈoʊpən dˈɔɹ pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
practice of free access or communication
A way of working where people can come and talk anytime.
Esimerkit
- Our manager has an open-door policy for all employees.
- An open-door policy encourages better communication.
foreign policy
1/fˈɔɹən pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
government's plan for other countries
A country's plan for how it will act toward other countries.
Esimerkit
- The president announced changes to foreign policy.
- The president announced a change in foreign policy.
- Foreign policy decisions can affect the economy.
- Foreign policy decisions affect international trade.
monetary policy
1/mˈɑnɪtˌɛɹi pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
technical
Government control of money supply
Actions by a country's government or central bank to control the amount of money and interest rates.
Esimerkit
- Monetary policy can influence inflation rates.
- The central bank uses monetary policy to control inflation.
- The central bank decided to tighten monetary policy.
- Changes in monetary policy can affect economic growth.
privacy policy
1/pɹˈaɪvəsi pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
formal
statement on data handling practices
A document that says how a company will collect and use your personal information.
Esimerkit
- The app's privacy policy explains how they use your data.
- Always read the privacy policy before agreeing.
privacy policy
2/pɹˈaɪvəsi pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
statement on data collection and use
A paper or web page that says how a company uses your personal information.
Esimerkit
- You should read the website's privacy policy before signing up.
- The app updated its privacy policy last month.