rule

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее принцип, правило или руководство, регулирующее поведение, действия или процедуры.esSustantivo que designa un principio, norma o directriz que regula el comportamiento, las acciones o los procedimientos, así como un precepto establecido o un reglamento.frNom désignant un principe ou une directive qui régit un comportement, une action ou une procédure, ou une règle édictée par une autorité.deSubstantiv, das ein Prinzip, eine Vorschrift oder eine Richtlinie bezeichnet, die das Verhalten, Handlungen oder Verfahren regelt; auch eine Herrschaft oder Kontrolle.ptSubstantivo que designa um princípio, regra ou orientação que regula o comportamento, as ações ou os procedimentos.zh名词，指规定行为、行动或程序的原则、规则或指导方针。arاسم يدل على مبدأ أو ضابط أو توجيه ينظم السلوك أو الأفعال أو الإجراءات. ويشمل أيضًا القاعدة القانونية أو التنظيمية أو المسطرة المتبعة.

1. Regulation or guideline A2 formal

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

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

   ruПравилоesRegla o normafrRègle (réglementation ou directive)deRegelptRegrazh规则arقاعدة

   Синонимы: directiveguidelineinstructionlawordinancepreceptprincipleregulationstandardstatute

   Антонимы: anarchychaosdisorder

2. Customary practice B1 formal

   A usual or accepted way of behaving or doing something.

   • 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.

   ruОбычайescostumbre, práctica habitualfrUsage, coutumedeBrauchptCostumezh惯例arعرف

   Синонимы: conventioncustomhabitnormpracticeroutinetraditionusagewont

   Антонимы: anomalydeviationexception

3. Government or authority B2 formal

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

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

   ruПравлениеesgobierno o autoridadfrgouvernement, autoritédeHerrschaftptGovernozh统治arالحكم

   Синонимы: authoritycommandcontroldominiongovernancejurisdictionpowersovereignty

   Антонимы: anarchychaosdisorder

• rules plural form
• rules' possessive plural form
• rule's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий осуществление власти, принятие решений или управление.esVerbo que significa ejercer autoridad, tomar decisiones o administrar. También puede referirse a gobernar un país o territorio, y a establecer normas o leyes.frVerbe désignant l'exercice du pouvoir, la prise de décisions ou la gestion, ainsi que le fait de tracer des lignes droites ou de dominer une situation.deVerb, das die Ausübung von Macht, das Treffen von Entscheidungen oder das Lenken und Beherrschen bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica exercer poder, autoridade ou controle sobre algo ou alguém, tomar decisões ou governar; também pode significar prevalecer ou dominar.zh表示行使权力、作出决定或进行管理的动词，也可指制定或颁布规则、法令。arفعل يدل على ممارسة السلطة أو اتخاذ القرارات أو إدارة الأمر، ويشمل الحكم والتحكم ووضع القوانين.

1. Govern or control B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПравитьesgobernarfrgouverner, régnerdeRegierenptGovernarzh统治arحَكَمَ

   Синонимы: administercommandcontroldirectdominategovernleadmanageoverseereign

   Антонимы: followobeyservesubmit

2. Decide officially B2 formal

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

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

   ruВыносить решениеesdecidir oficialmentefrstatuer (officiellement)deEntscheidung treffenptDecidir oficialmentezh裁决arإصدار حكم

   Синонимы: adjudicatedecidedecreedeterminefindholdjudgepronounce

3. Be dominant B2 informal

   To have a powerful influence or be the main feature.

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

   ruДоминироватьespredominar, dominarfrdominerdeDominierenptDominarzh占主导地位arيهيمن

   Синонимы: dominatehold swaypredominateprevailreign

   Антонимы: followobeysubmityield

• ruled past participle
• ruled past simple
• ruling present participle
• rules third person singular

Фразовые варианты: rule inrule out