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work to rule en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of work-to-rule.
   alt of work-to-rule

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
work-to-rule		alternative	lexicographic
work to rules		alternative	lexicographic
work to rules	Number=Plur		lexicographic

work to rule en · VERB

Pronunciation

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Meanings

1. (idiomatic) To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
work-to-rule		alternative	lexicographic
worked to rule	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
worked to rule	Tense=Past		lexicographic
work to rules		alternative	lexicographic
works to rule	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
working to rule	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic