Como Pronunciar "work to rule"

expression

WURK-tuh-ROOL

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈwɝk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹuɫ

Inglês Britânico

wˈɜːk/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈuːl

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

WURK-tuh-ROOL

Ouça em 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.