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guideline
A rule, instruction, or recommendation that serves as guidance for a specific behavior or procedure. Guidelines are often set by organizations, companies, or authorities and may be binding or non-binding.
Alle Mitarbeiter müssen sich an die neuen Sicherheitsrichtlinien halten.
All employees must follow the new safety guidelines.
The word is made up of 'richten' (to direct/align) and 'Linie' (line). So a 'Richtlinie' (guideline) is literally a 'line' by which you 'align' your actions—a guide.
Die neue Richtlinie gibt klare Anweisungen für den Umgang mit Kundendaten.
The new guideline gives clear instructions for handling customer data.
Common verbs used with 'Richtlinie' (guideline) are 'eine Richtlinie erlassen' (to issue a guideline), 'eine Richtlinie befolgen' (to follow a guideline), or 'sich an eine Richtlinie halten' (to comply with a guideline). You can also say 'gegen eine Richtlinie verstoßen' (to violate a guideline).
Die Geschäftsführung hat neue Richtlinien für die Arbeitszeiten erlassen.
Management has issued new guidelines for working hours.
The word 'Richtlinie' (guideline) is mainly used in formal, official, or business contexts. It is often found in documents from authorities, companies, or organizations.
Bitte lesen Sie die internen Richtlinien des Unternehmens sorgfältig durch.
Please read the company's internal guidelines carefully.
politics / policy
'die Politik' and 'die Richtlinie' can both define how people should act within an organization. 'Politik' more often describes the general line or strategy, for example how a company deals with customers. 'Richtlinie' is more specific: it is a rule, instruction, or recommendation for certain behavior. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in companies, authorities, or groups. In practical terms: a 'Politik' sets the direction, while a 'Richtlinie' often says more precisely what you should do.
Bitte lies die Richtlinie, bevor du Kundendaten per E-Mail verschickst.
Please read the guideline before you send customer data by email.
Im Büro erklärt die Chefin die neue Politik für das Arbeiten von zu Hause.
At the office, the boss explains the new policy for working from home.