strict
gb/stɹˈɪkt/ us/stɹˈɪkt/
B1
Inglês
~ 7200
szigorú, szűk értelemben vett, megszorító, szoros, szigorú egyenlőtlenség, objektív felelősség, maradéktalan, vétkességtől független felelősség
B1
1
szigorú
A2
Padrão de uso:
be strict with [someone] about [something]
Her parents were very strict and rarely let her stay out late.
A szülei nagyon szigorúak voltak, és ritkán engedték meg neki, hogy sokáig kimaradjon.
The coach is strict about punctuality and expects everyone to arrive ten minutes early.
Az edző szigorúan veszi a pontosságot, és elvárja, hogy mindenki tíz perccel korábban érkezzen.
We need to be strict with the children about doing their homework.
My school had a strict headmaster who enforced every rule.
He tries to be strict with himself about wasting time online.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My father is very strict with me.
Az apám nagyon szigorú velem.
Our teacher is strict about homework.
A tanárunk szigorúan veszi a házi feladatot.
The school is strict, but the students learn a lot.
I am strict with my little brother when I babysit him.
Her parents are not strict, so she can go out often.
Erro comum:
Learners often say *"strict to someone"* instead of *"strict with someone"* (e.g., say "My parents are strict with me," not "strict to me"). They may also confuse *strict* with *serious*; *strict* focuses on rules and control, not just a person's mood.
Significado
demanding that rules are obeyed
Colocações
strict parents
|strict teacher
|strict upbringing
|be strict with
|strict discipline
|strict boss
Sinónimos
firm (suggests fair but strong control, sometimes softer and more positive than 'strict')
Antónimos
lenient (describes someone who allows more freedom and does not punish strongly when rules are broken)
Temas
family
|education
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
describing a person who makes other people follow rules and does not allow much freedom
Of a person in authority: insisting that rules or standards are followed closely, and not allowing relaxed behaviour.
B2
2
szigorú
A2
Padrão de uso:
strict [rules/controls/limits] on [something]
New, strict regulations were introduced to improve workplace safety.
Új, szigorú előírásokat vezettek be a munkahelyi biztonság javítása érdekében.
The country has strict controls on the import of certain medicines.
Az ország szigorúan szabályozza bizonyos gyógyszerek behozatalát.
After his heart attack, he went on a strict diet and stopped eating sugar.
There is a strict curfew in the city after 10 p.m.
The lab follows strict procedures when handling chemicals.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This school has very strict rules.
Ebben az iskolában nagyon szigorú szabályok vannak.
The company has strict rules about smoking.
A vállalatnál szigorú szabályok vonatkoznak a dohányzásra.
My doctor told me to follow a strict diet.
There are strict laws about drinking and driving.
The airport has strict security checks.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"hard rules"* instead of *"strict rules"*. Use *strict* (or *tough*) for rules that are very firm. Also, *strong law* is less natural than *strict law* or *strict laws*.
Significado
allowing no exceptions; very firm
Colocações
strict rules
|strict regulations
|strict security
|strict curfew
|strict diet
|strict control
Sinónimos
stringent (more formal; often used for official rules, regulations, and standards)
Antónimos
relaxed (describes rules or controls that are not very tight or demanding)
Temas
law
|health
|safety
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
describing rules or limits that are very strong and must be followed exactly, with almost no freedom
Of rules, limits, or controls: very firm and demanding, allowing little or no freedom or exceptions, and needing to be followed carefully.
C1
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
in the strict sense (of [the word])
In the strict sense of the word, this is not a democracy.
A szó szoros értelmében ez nem demokrácia.
The court adopted a strict interpretation of the contract.
A bíróság a szerződés megszorító értelmezését fogadta el.
Economists use the term "recession" in a strict, technical sense.
There is a strict distinction between these two legal concepts.
Science, in the strict sense, relies on testable hypotheses.
Exemplos para aprendentes
In the strict sense, this word means something different.
Szűk értelemben véve ez a szó mást jelent.
He used the word in a very strict way.
Nagyon szűk értelemben használta a szót.
The law has a strict meaning in this case.
This is not a sport in the strict sense of the word.
We need a strict definition for this term.
Erro comum:
Learners may say *"strong meaning"* when they want to say *"strict sense"* or *"exact meaning"*. Use *strict sense* or *strict meaning* to talk about the narrow, precise use of a word or idea.
Significado
exact; in the narrow sense
Colocações
in the strict sense
|strict definition
|strict interpretation
|strict separation
|strict distinction
|strict sense of the word
Sinónimos
literal (focuses more on basic dictionary meaning of a word, while 'strict' stresses narrow limits or exact conditions)
Antónimos
broad (describes an interpretation or meaning that includes extra or related ideas beyond the narrow core)
Temas
language
|logic
|law
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
showing the exact, narrow meaning of a word, idea, or rule, not a wide or general meaning
Precise and limited to the narrow, exact meaning of a word, idea, or rule, without including related or broader meanings.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Padrão de uso:
strict inequality between [two values]
The condition x > 0 is a strict inequality, because x cannot be zero.
Az x > 0 feltétel szigorú egyenlőtlenségnek számít, mert az x nem lehet nulla.
A function that is strictly increasing satisfies a strict ordering of its values.
Egy szigorúan növekvő függvény értékei között szigorú rendezés áll fenn.
In this proof we require a strict subset, not one that could be equal to the original set.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The sign ">" shows a strict inequality.
A „>” jel szigorú egyenlőtlenséget jelöl.
x > 3 is a strict condition, but x ≥ 3 is not.
Az x > 3 szigorú egyenlőtlenség, az x ≥ 3 viszont nem.
A strictly increasing function always gets bigger and never stays the same.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse *strict* and *non-strict* inequalities, using the wrong sign (for example, writing ">=" when the question asks for a *strict* inequality ">" only).
Significado
mathematics: non-inclusive inequality
Colocações
strict inequality
|strictly greater than
|strict ordering
|strictly less than
|strict subset
Sinónimos
non-inclusive (technical term; focuses on the idea that equality is not included in the relation)
Antónimos
non-strict (technical; describes inequalities that allow equality, like ">=" or "<=")
Temas
math
|science
|education
Definição
in math and logic, describing a sign or rule like ">" or "<" that does not allow the numbers to be equal
In mathematics and logic, referring to an inequality or order relation where equality is not allowed, such as ">" instead of ">=".
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Padrão de uso:
strict liability for [damage/offence]
Manufacturers can face strict liability for injuries caused by defective products.
A gyártókat objektív felelősség terhelheti a hibás termékek által okozott sérülésekért.
The contract requires strict compliance with all safety standards.
A szerződés előírja az összes biztonsági előírás maradéktalan betartását.
The policy is subject to strict scrutiny by the constitutional court.
Exemplos para aprendentes
In some cases, the law uses strict liability.
Bizonyos esetekben a jog objektív felelősséget ír elő.
Strict liability means the company must pay even if it was careful.
Az objektív felelősség azt jelenti, hogy a cégnek akkor is kártérítést kell fizetnie, ha gondosan járt el.
The court asked for strict compliance with the order.
Erro comum:
Learners may think *strict liability* just means "very serious responsibility". In legal contexts it has a specific meaning: responsibility without needing to prove fault.
Significado
legal: no-fault responsibility
Colocações
strict liability
|strict compliance
|strict enforcement
|strict scrutiny
Sinónimos
absolute (in legal style, suggests responsibility that is complete and not reduced by excuses, similar but not identical in technical meaning)
Antónimos
fault-based (describes legal systems where blame must be shown before someone is held responsible)
Temas
law
|business
Definição
in law, meaning that a person or company is responsible even if they did not mean to do something wrong and were not careless
In law, requiring that a duty be followed or a party be held liable without needing to prove intent, negligence, or mental state.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
strict
IPA
GB/stɹˈɪkt/
US/stɹˈɪkt/
Sílabas e acento
strict (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (strict)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: strict
- Comparative: stricter
- Superlative: strictest
Família de palavras
Forms
stricter
adjective
strictest
adjective
Core family
strictly
adverb B2
strictness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
lenient
adjective
Expressões
strictly necessary
1/stɹˈɪktli nˈɛsɪsˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
only what is truly needed
used to say that something is needed in a real and exact way, and that anything extra is not wanted
Exemplos
- We will only keep your data for as long as is strictly necessary.
- The budget covers only what is strictly necessary for the project.
strictly prohibited
1/stɹˈɪktli pɹoʊhˈɪbɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
completely forbidden by rules
used to say that something is not allowed at all, with no exceptions
Exemplos
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
- Use of mobile phones during the exam is strictly prohibited.
under strict orders
1/ˈʌndɚ stɹˈɪkt ˈɔɹdɚz/
fixed phrase
having firm instructions to obey
having very clear and firm instructions from someone in authority that you must follow exactly
Exemplos
- The guards were under strict orders not to let anyone in.
- I'm under strict orders from my doctor to rest for two weeks.
strictly confidential
1/stɹˈɪktli kˌɑnfədˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
formal
must not be shared with others
used to say that information is very private and must not be told to other people
Exemplos
- All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
- This report is strictly confidential and for internal use only.
strictly confidential
2/stɹˈɪktli kˌɑnfədˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
formal
must be kept completely secret
Used to say that some information must be kept completely secret and should not be shared with other people.
Exemplos
- All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
- This memo is strictly confidential and must not be copied or emailed outside the team.
- The list of bidders is strictly confidential until the contract is awarded.
strictly speaking
1/stɹˈɪktli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
to be exact; technically
Used before you say something that is true in a very exact way, even if people do not usually talk like that; similar to "technically."
Exemplos
- Strictly speaking, this is an apartment, not a house.
- Strictly speaking, this is not a loan but a gift.
- Strictly speaking, you should apply before the end of the month, but late applications are sometimes accepted.
- Strictly speaking, whales are mammals, not fish.
- Strictly speaking, that word is not used like that in formal English.