B1noun 1K

Policy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɒləsi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpɑːləsi/"]/

Meaning of Policy

a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc.

In simple words: A plan or rule made by a group or organization.

Policy in a sentence

• The new policy aims to improve working conditions for all employees.
• Our school has a strict anti-bullying policy that we must all follow.
• It's important to have a clear sustainability policy to protect the environment.
• The government introduced a healthcare policy to ensure everyone has access to medical services.
• The company's policy on remote work allows employees to work from home two days a week.

How to use Policy

Use 'policy' when discussing rules or guidelines established by a government, company, or institution. It's appropriate in both formal and casual discussions but typically not in casual conversations unless discussing work or government matters.

Grammar pattern

policy + object

Memory hint

Think of 'policy' as 'a set of rules' — picture a police officer enforcing rules in a community.

Related words

Collocations with Policy

• 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
• 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
• insurance
• buildings and contents
• home and contents
• take out
• renew
• cover somebody/​something
• expire
• holder
• schedule
• in a/​the policy
• under a/​the policy

Synonyms for Policy

• guideline
• rule
• regulation
• procedure
• principle

Opposites of Policy

• chaos
• anarchy

Common mistakes with Policy

• Confusing 'policy' with 'politics'.
• Using 'policies' as singular instead of plural.
• Not recognizing 'policy' as a countable noun.

Frequently asked questions about Policy

What does Policy mean?

A plan or rule made by a group or organization.

What is the definition of Policy?

a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc.

How do you use Policy in a sentence?

The new policy aims to improve working conditions for all employees.

Can you give another example of Policy?

Our school has a strict anti-bullying policy that we must all follow.

What are synonyms for Policy?

Common alternatives include guideline, rule, regulation, procedure, principle.

What is the opposite of Policy?

Opposite meanings include chaos, anarchy.

What words go with Policy?

It commonly pairs with 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, 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, insurance, buildings and contents, home and contents, take out, renew, cover somebody/​something, expire, holder, schedule, in a/​the policy, under a/​the policy.

What are common mistakes when using Policy?

Confusing 'policy' with 'politics'. Using 'policies' as singular instead of plural. Not recognizing 'policy' as a countable noun.

How do you pronounce Policy?

US: /["/ˈpɑːləsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɒləsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Policy?

Use 'policy' when discussing rules or guidelines established by a government, company, or institution. It's appropriate in both formal and casual discussions but typically not in casual conversations unless discussing work or government matters.

What CEFR level is Policy?

"Policy" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.