Cómo Pronunciar "work to rule"

expression

ˈwɝk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹuɫ

WURK-tuh-ROOL

wˈɜːk/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈuːl

WURK-tuh-ROOL

Definición

A form of protest by employees where they strictly follow all workplace rules and regulations, often slowing down work because normal shortcuts are not taken. It's used to pressure management without an official strike.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈwɝk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹuɫ

Inglés Británico

wˈɜːk/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈuːl

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

WURK-tuh-ROOL

Escucha en Contexto

The workers decided to work to rule after the company refused to negotiate.

When employees work to rule, productivity often drops significantly.

They began to work to rule to protest unsafe conditions.

During the dispute, the train drivers chose to work to rule instead of striking.