prescribed

• Qualifie ce qui a été officiellement recommandé ou imposé, notamment un traitement médical ou une règle.

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

1. Set down as a rule or guideB2formal

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

   Prescrit (établi comme règle)

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

   Synonymesdecreedestablishedfixedordainedrequiredsetspecified

   Antonymesdiscretionaryoptionalvoluntary

2. Fixed or established by orderB2formal

   Officially determined or imposed by an authority or command.

   prescrit (fixé par une autorité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesappointeddecreeddictatedestablishedfixedordainedsetspecified

   Antonymesdiscretionaryoptionalvoluntary

3. Conforming to set usage or disciplineB2formal

   Following established procedures, customs, or discipline.

   prescrit / conforme à l'usage

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

   Synonymesconventionalcustomaryestablishedfixedformalmandatoryorthodoxproperrequiredsetstandard

   Antonymesimprovisednonconformingunconventionalunorthodoxunregulated

4. Formally laid down or imposedB2formal

   Officially stated or enforced as a requirement.

   prescrit (imposé officiellement)

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

   Synonymesdecreedestablishedfixedimposedordainedrequiredsetspecified

   Antonymesforbiddenoptionalprohibitedvoluntary

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Medical prescriptionB1formalmedical

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

   prescrire

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

   Synonymesadviseauthorizedirectorderrecommend

2. Lay down a ruleB2formal

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

   Prescrire, édicter une règle

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

   Synonymesdecreedictateestablishimposemandateordainspecifystipulate

   Antonymesbanforbidprohibitproscribe