English Explanatory Dictionary

work to rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of work-to-rule.

Pronunciation

En-au-work to rule.ogg

Word forms

work to rule works to rule working to rule worked to rule work to rules work-to-rule
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