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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
Politik and Richtlinie can both guide action within a company. Politik tends to refer to the overarching direction, while Richtlinie refers to a more specific rule, instruction, or recommendation for how to proceed. A Richtlinie may be binding, but it does not have to be.
Eine Richtlinie des Unternehmens empfiehlt zwei feste Bürotage pro Woche.
One of the company's guidelines recommends two fixed days in the office per week.
Die Politik des Unternehmens fördert dauerhaft flexible Arbeitsmodelle.
The company's policy continuously promotes flexible working arrangements.
