B2nounworkhealth
US/ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
UK/ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
advice or a rule about how something should be done
In context
Please follow the safety guidelines when you use the machine.
The Ministry of Health issued new guidelines on wearing masks.
As a general guideline, drink about two liters of water a day.
Words that go with guideline
verb + noun
- follow guidelinesAll staff must follow guidelines on data privacy.
- issue guidelinesThe school issued guidelines for online classes.
adjective + noun
- strict guidelinesThere are strict guidelines on food labels.
- general guidelineUse this as a general guideline, not a strict rule.
noun + noun
- safety guidelinesRead the safety guidelines before you start.
noun + preposition
- guidelines onThe guidelines on visa applications have changed.