prescribe

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по рекомендации или разрешению курса действий, особенно применения лекарства или лечения.

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.

   Назначить

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

   Синонимыadviseauthorizedirectorderrecommend

2. Lay down a ruleB2formal

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

   Предписывать

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

   Синонимыdecreedictateestablishimposemandateordainspecifystipulate

   Антонимыbanforbidprohibitproscribe