policy
noun OPAL W
/ˈpɒləsi/
/ˈpɑːləsi/
(plural policies)
- [countable, uncountable] a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc.
- policy on something the present government’s policy on education
- The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting.
- The new managers are expected to implement new policies.
- policy of something We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality.
- policy of doing something We have a policy of refusing to comment on such matters.
- policy towards somebody/something This marked the beginning of a more open policy towards the rest of the world.
- US foreign/economic policy
- The document does not represent government policy.
- He implemented an aggressive monetary policy to stimulate the economy.
- They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave.
- This would be a radical shift in policy.
- a policy adviser/decision
- a policy statement/objective/initiative/document
Collocations PoliticsPoliticsPower- create/form/be the leader of a political party
- gain/take/win/lose/regain control of Congress
- start/spark/lead/be on the brink of a revolution
- be engaged/locked in an internal power struggle
- lead/form a rival/breakaway faction
- seize/take control of the government/power
- bring down/overthrow/topple the government/president/regime
- abolish/overthrow/restore the monarchy
- establish/install a military dictatorship/a stable government
- be forced/removed/driven from office/power
- resign/step down as party leader/an MP/president/prime minister
- enter/retire from/return to political life
- spark/provoke a heated/hot/intense/lively debate
- engage in/participate in/contribute to (the) political/public debate (on/over something)
- get involved in/feel excluded from the political process
- launch/start/lead/spearhead a campaign/movement
- join/be linked with the peace/anti-war/feminist/civil rights movement
- criticize/speak out against/challenge/support the government
- lobby/put pressure on the government (to do something)
- come under fire/pressure from opposition parties
- call for/demand/propose/push for/advocate democratic/political/land reform(s)
- formulate/implement domestic economic policy
- change/influence/shape/have an impact on government/economic/public policy
- be consistent with/be in line with/go against/be opposed to government policy
- reform/restructure/modernize the tax system
- privatize/improve/deliver/make cuts in public services
- invest (heavily) in/spend something on schools/education/public services/(the) infrastructure
- nationalize the banks/the oil industry
- promise/propose/deliver/give ($80 billion in/significant/substantial/massive) tax cuts
- a/the budget is approved/ (especially North American English) passed by parliament/congress
- have a majority in/have seats in Parliament/Congress/the Senate
- propose/sponsor a bill/legislation/a resolution
- introduce/bring in/draw up/draft/adopt/pass a bill/a law/legislation/measures
- amend/repeal an act/a law/legislation
- veto/vote against/oppose a bill/legislation/a measure/a proposal/a resolution
- get/require/be decided by a majority vote
Extra ExamplesTopics Politicsb1- Some have criticized universities for their admissions policies.
- The company operates a strict no-smoking policy.
- The company's policy of expansion has created many new jobs.
- The government followed a policy of restraint in public spending.
- The magazine has a misguided editorial policy.
- We have a zero-tolerance policy for drugs.
- a deliberate policy to involve people of all ages in the scheme
- a policy adviser who made his name as a health reformer
- a policy aimed at halting economic recession
- a policy prohibiting sexual harassment
- affirmative-action policies that aim to help members of historically disadvantaged groups
- an open-door policy for migrant workers
- policies designed to support and encourage marriage
- policies governing the management of the environment
- the need to address public policy issues at the national level
- the need to reform our flawed agricultural policy
- the party's policy on housing
- As far as crime goes, they seem to have no coherent policy.
- The party is undertaking a wide-ranging policy review.
- The party's new policy on education has yet to be revealed.
- Their social policy is good, but will it work in practice?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- clear
- coherent
- explicit
- …
- design
- develop
- formulate
- …
- be aimed at something
- be designed to do something
- govern something
- …
- decision
- making
- proposal
- …
- policy of
- policy on
- a matter of policy
- [countable, uncountable] (formal) a principle that you believe in that influences how you behave; a way in which you usually behave
- She is following her usual policy of ignoring all offers of help.
- (saying) Honesty is the best policy.
Extra Examples- Silence must be our policy!
- It is my policy not to say anything to the press.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- clear
- coherent
- explicit
- …
- design
- develop
- formulate
- …
- be aimed at something
- be designed to do something
- govern something
- …
- decision
- making
- proposal
- …
- policy of
- policy on
- a matter of policy
- [countable] a written statement of a contract of insurance
- Check the terms of the policy before you sign.
Wordfinder- actuary
- annuity
- cover
- excess
- insurance
- no-claims bonus
- policy
- premium
- risk
- underwrite
Extra Examples- The policy covers (you for) accidental loss or damage.
- risks defined in the policy
- the types of claims covered under the policy
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- insurance
- buildings and contents
- home and contents
- …
- take out
- renew
- cover somebody/something
- expire
- holder
- schedule
- in a/the policy
- under a/the policy
Word Originsenses 1 to 2 late Middle English: from Old French policie ‘civil administration’, via Latin from Greek politeia ‘citizenship’, from politēs ‘citizen’, from polis ‘city’.sense 3 mid 16th cent.: from French police ‘bill of lading, contract of insurance’, from Provençal poliss(i)a, probably from medieval Latin apodissa, apodixa, based on Greek apodeixis ‘evidence, proof’, from apodeiknunai ‘demonstrate, show’.