rule

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/ruːl/

Definition und Bedeutung von „rule“ im Englischen

Rule

SUBSTANTIV

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Beispiele

Rules ensure fairness in board games.

a measuring tool, typically a strip of wood, metal, or plastic, with a straight edge used for drawing lines or measuring lengths

Beispiele

The student used a rule to draw the graph.

a principle or standard that ordinarily governs behavior or conduct

Beispiele

The club has strict rules for membership.

something regarded as a normative example or standard model

Beispiele

In science, most theories follow the rule established by earlier findings.

a description or prescription of a linguistic practice

Beispiele

The teacher taught the rules for forming past tense verbs.

a law or principle concerning natural phenomena

Beispiele

Scientists observed the rule in the behavior of gases.

a standard procedure or formula for solving a class of mathematical problems

Beispiele

The rule simplifies solving quadratic equations.

any systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

Beispiele

The order was founded on a rule emphasizing poverty and humility.

dominance or authority exercised through legal, political, or formal power

Beispiele

Rule by decree can bypass democratic processes.

Herrschaft, Regierung

the period during which a monarch, leader, or government has control or authority over a country or territory

Beispiele

During the emperor 's rule, the kingdom expanded its borders.

Während der Herrschaft des Kaisers erweiterte das Königreich seine Grenzen.

to rule

VERB

regieren, herrschen

to control and be in charge of a country

Transitive: to rule a country

Beispiele

The president ruled the nation during a time of economic prosperity.

Der Präsident regierte die Nation in einer Zeit des wirtschaftlichen Wohlstands.

entscheiden, beschließen

to officially declare or state something as true, especially in a legal or authoritative manner

Transitive: to rule that

Beispiele

The judge ruled that the contract was invalid due to lack of consent.

Der Richter entschied, dass der Vertrag aufgrund mangelnder Zustimmung ungültig war.

dominieren, herrschen

to be the most important or dominant

Intransitive

Beispiele

When making decisions, practicality often rules over idealism.

Bei Entscheidungen herrscht oft Pragmatismus über Idealismus.

entscheiden, beschließen

to make an official decision about something

Intransitive: to rule on an issue | to rule against an issue | to rule in favor of an issue

Beispiele

The board of directors will convene tomorrow to rule on the proposed merger.

Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um über die vorgeschlagene Fusion zu entscheiden.

beherrschen, kontrollieren

to control or restrain something or someone, maintaining order or preventing excess

Transitive: to rule one's emotions

Beispiele

It ’s important to rule your temper when dealing with difficult people.

Es ist wichtig, sein Temperament zu beherrschen, wenn man mit schwierigen Menschen zu tun hat.

linieren, mit Linien versehen

to draw straight, parallel lines across a surface, such as paper

Transitive: to rule paper

Beispiele

The paper was ruled with thin blue lines for easy handwriting practice.

Das Papier war mit dünnen blauen Linien liniert, um das Handschriftentraining zu erleichtern.

beherrschen, regieren

(of a planet) to have a dominant or guiding influence over a zodiac sign, astrological house, or other celestial aspect

Transitive: to rule a zodiac sign or astrological house

Beispiele

The placement of Mercury in a person ’s chart rules their communication style.

Die Position von Merkur in der Karte einer Person beherrscht ihren Kommunikationsstil.

Lexikalischer Baum

misrule

ruly

rule

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Definition und Bedeutung von „rule“ im Englischen

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