B2 adjective Formal

protocol

/ˈproʊ.tə.kɒl/

A protocol is a system of fixed rules and formal procedures that govern how a particular activity should be performed or how people should behave in official situations. It is commonly used in diplomatic, scientific, and computing contexts to ensure consistency and order.

Exemplos

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The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

2

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

3

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
protocol
Verb
protocol
Adjetivo
protocolary
Relacionado
protocolist
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Pro-To-Call': A Professional way To Call (or handle) a situation.

Quiz rápido

The security team was criticized for failing to follow the emergency _______ during the drill.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: protocol

Exemplos

1

The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

formal

The host followed the established protocol for welcoming foreign dignitaries.

2

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

business

Is there a specific protocol for how we should handle customer complaints?

3

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

academic

The researchers had to strictly adhere to the laboratory safety protocol.

4

I'm not sure what the protocol is for bringing a gift to this kind of party.

everyday

I'm not sure what the protocol is for bringing a gift to this kind of party.

5

There's no set protocol here; just do whatever feels right.

informal

There's no set protocol here; just do whatever feels right.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
protocol
Verb
protocol
Adjetivo
protocolary
Relacionado
protocolist

Colocações comuns

follow protocol follow protocol
safety protocol safety protocol
diplomatic protocol diplomatic protocol
breach of protocol breach of protocol
standard protocol standard protocol

Frases Comuns

according to protocol

according to protocol

standard operating protocol

standard operating protocol

a breach of protocol

a breach of protocol

Frequentemente confundido com

protocol vs etiquette

Etiquette refers to general social manners, while protocol refers to a formal, often written, system of rules in official or technical settings.

protocol vs policy

Policy is a high-level plan or principle, whereas protocol describes the specific steps and actions to be taken.

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Notas de uso

The word is most frequently used in professional, legal, or technical environments. While it can be used for social situations, it implies a very high level of formality.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'protocol' when they simply mean 'a rule'. Protocol usually refers to a whole system or sequence of rules rather than a single instruction.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Pro-To-Call': A Professional way To Call (or handle) a situation.

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek 'protokollon', referring to the first sheet glued to a papyrus roll that listed its contents.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun often follows verbs like 'follow', 'observe', or 'breach' used as a noun-adjunct (e.g., protocol officer)
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Contexto cultural

In international diplomacy, protocol dictates everything from where a leader sits to how they are addressed to avoid political offense.

Quiz rápido

The security team was criticized for failing to follow the emergency _______ during the drill.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: protocol

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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