rule

• Substantiv, das ein Prinzip, eine Vorschrift oder eine Richtlinie bezeichnet, die das Verhalten, Handlungen oder Verfahren regelt; auch eine Herrschaft oder Kontrolle.

A noun referring to a principle, regulation, or guideline that governs behavior, actions, or procedures.

1. Regulation or guidelineA2formal

   A principle or instruction that states how something should be done, often in games, organizations, or society.

   Regel

   • You must follow the rules of the game.
   • The school has strict rules about uniforms.
   • Breaking traffic rules can be dangerous.

   Synonymedirectiveguidelineinstructionlawordinancepreceptprincipleregulationstandardstatute

   Antonymeanarchychaosdisorder

2. Customary practiceB1formal

   A usual or accepted way of behaving or doing something.

   Brauch

   • As a rule, we eat dinner at 7 PM.
   • It's the rule to tip waiters in this restaurant.
   • He follows the golden rule of treating others kindly.

   Synonymeconventioncustomhabitnormpracticeroutinetraditionusagewont

   Antonymeanomalydeviationexception

3. Government or authorityB2formal

   The exercise of power or control over a country or group.

   Herrschaft

   • The country was under colonial rule for centuries.
   • They fought against the oppressive rule of the dictator.
   • During his rule, the economy improved significantly.

   Synonymeauthoritycommandcontroldominiongovernancejurisdictionpowersovereignty

   Antonymeanarchychaosdisorder

• Verb, das die Ausübung von Macht, das Treffen von Entscheidungen oder das Lenken und Beherrschen bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate exercising authority, making decisions, or governing.

1. Govern or controlB1formal

   To exercise authority or control over a country, organization, or people.

   Regieren

   • The king ruled the kingdom wisely for many years.
   • She rules her company with a firm hand.
   • The president ruled the nation during a difficult time.

   Synonymeadministercommandcontroldirectdominategovernleadmanageoverseereign

   Antonymefollowobeyservesubmit

2. Decide officiallyB2formal

   To make an official decision or judgment, especially in a court of law.

   Entscheidung treffen

   • The judge ruled in favor of the defendant.
   • The court ruled the contract invalid.
   • The referee ruled it a foul play.

   Synonymeadjudicatedecidedecreedeterminefindholdjudgepronounce

3. Be dominantB2informal

   To have a powerful influence or be the main feature.

   Dominieren

   • Fear ruled his heart after the accident.
   • Silence ruled the room during the announcement.
   • Greed rules the financial markets.

   Synonymedominatehold swaypredominateprevailreign

   Antonymefollowobeysubmityield

Phrasal-Variantenrule inrule out