prescribed

Describes something that has been officially recommended or ordered, especially a medical treatment or a rule.

ruОписывает то, что было официально рекомендовано или предписано, особенно медицинское лечение или правило.esDescribe algo que ha sido recomendado o indicado oficialmente, especialmente un tratamiento médico o una regla.frQualifie ce qui a été officiellement recommandé ou imposé, notamment un traitement médical ou une règle.deBezeichnet etwas, das offiziell angeordnet, empfohlen oder vorgeschrieben wurde, insbesondere eine medizinische Behandlung, ein Medikament oder eine Regel.ptDescreve algo que foi oficialmente recomendado ou determinado, especialmente um tratamento médico ou uma regra.zh指由权威机构正式规定、推荐或开出的，尤其用于医疗处方或规则。也指已被规定好的、既定的。arيصف ما تم التوصية به أو فرضه رسميًا، ولا سيما العلاج الطبي أو القاعدة. ويشمل المعنى: المقرَّر أو الموصوف طبيًا. وهو اسم مفعول من الفعل وصف أو فرض.

1. Set down as a rule or guide B2 formal

   Established or recommended as a rule, guideline, or standard to be followed.

   • The doctor prescribed a strict diet for the patient.
   • The company follows prescribed safety protocols.
   • Students must adhere to the prescribed curriculum.

   ruПредписанныйesprescrito/establecido como normafrPrescrit (établi comme règle)deVorgeschriebenptPrescritozh规定的arمُقَرَّر

   Synonyme: decreedestablishedfixedordainedrequiredsetspecified

   Antonyme: discretionaryoptionalvoluntary

2. Fixed or established by order B2 formal

   Officially determined or imposed by an authority or command.

   • The prescribed speed limit on this road is 50 mph.
   • The court issued a prescribed set of penalties.
   • All employees must follow the prescribed dress code.

   ruПредписанныйesprescritofrprescrit (fixé par une autorité)deVorgeschriebenptPrescritozh规定的arمفروض بأمر

   Synonyme: appointeddecreeddictatedestablishedfixedordainedsetspecified

   Antonyme: discretionaryoptionalvoluntary

3. Conforming to set usage or discipline B2 formal

   Following established procedures, customs, or discipline.

   • The ceremony was conducted in the prescribed manner.
   • He performed the prescribed exercises for his rehabilitation.
   • The team operated within the prescribed guidelines.

   ruПредписанныйesprescritofrprescrit / conforme à l'usagedeVorgeschriebenptPrescritozh规定的arمقرَّر

   Synonyme: conventionalcustomaryestablishedfixedformalmandatoryorthodoxproperrequiredsetstandard

   Antonyme: improvisednonconformingunconventionalunorthodoxunregulated

4. Formally laid down or imposed B2 formal

   Officially stated or enforced as a requirement.

   • The prescribed format for the report must be used.
   • The law prescribed a fine for such violations.
   • The prescribed procedures were followed exactly.

   ruПредписанныйesprescrito / impuesto formalmentefrprescrit (imposé officiellement)deVorgeschriebenptPrescritozh规定的arمُفْرَض

   Synonyme: decreedestablishedfixedimposedordainedrequiredsetspecified

   Antonyme: forbiddenoptionalprohibitedvoluntary

• more prescribed comparative form
• most prescribed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of recommending or authorizing a course of action, especially the use of a medicine or treatment.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по рекомендации или разрешению курса действий, особенно применения лекарства или лечения.esVerbo que significa recomendar o autorizar formalmente un curso de acción, especialmente la indicación de un medicamento o tratamiento médico; también puede referirse a establecer o dictar una regla o norma.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recommander ou d'autoriser une conduite à suivre, en particulier l'administration d'un médicament ou d'un traitement, ou l'énoncé d'une règle ou d'une obligation.deVerb, das angibt, dass jemand ein Medikament, eine Behandlung oder eine Vorgehensweise anordnet, empfiehlt oder vorschreibt.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de recomendar ou autorizar um curso de ação, especialmente a administração de um medicamento ou tratamento; também pode significar estabelecer uma regra ou diretriz.zh动词，表示建议或规定某种做法，尤其指医生开药或规定治疗方案；也可指权威性地规定或命令。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على توصية أو إقرار اتباع مسار معين، ولا سيما وصف دواء أو علاج، وكذلك فرض شيء أو تحديده بموجب قاعدة أو قانون.

1. Medical prescription B1 formal medical

   To recommend or authorize the use of a medicine or treatment for a patient.

   • The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
   • She was prescribed painkillers after the surgery.
   • Only a licensed physician can prescribe controlled substances.

   ruНазначитьesprescribir (medicamento o tratamiento)frprescriredeVerschreibenptPrescreverzh开处方arوصف الدواء

   Synonyme: adviseauthorizedirectorderrecommend

2. Lay down a rule B2 formal

   To state officially what should be done in a particular situation.

   • The law prescribes strict penalties for fraud.
   • The guidelines prescribe the steps for filing a complaint.
   • The contract prescribes the terms of payment.

   ruПредписыватьesestablecer una reglafrPrescrire, édicter une règledeVorschreibenptPrescreverzh规定arيُقرِّر

   Synonyme: decreedictateestablishimposemandateordainspecifystipulate

   Antonyme: banforbidprohibitproscribe

• prescribed past participle
• prescribed past simple
• prescribing present participle
• prescribes third person singular