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noun plan of action ADJ. clear, coherent | conscious, deliberate a deliberate policy to involve people of all ages in the scheme | strict | controversial | official, public | government, party | company | domestic, internal, national, regional | open-door an open-door policy for migrant workers | agricultural, conservation, economic, educational, energy, environmental, financial, fiscal, foreign, housing, industrial, military, social, transport, etc. VERB + POLICY develop, formulate, frame, shape | establish, implement, introduce | adopt, carry out, follow, pursue The government followed a policy of restraint in public spending. | have, operate The company operates a strict no-smoking policy. POLICY + VERB be aimed at sth a policy aimed at halting economic recession POLICY + NOUN decision, making | change, review | document, statement PREP. ~ of The company's policy of expansion has created many new jobs. | ~ on the party's policy on housing PHRASES a matter of policy It is a matter of company policy that we do not disclose the names of clients. insurance contract ADJ. insurance | contents, life, motor, etc. VERB + POLICY take out | renew POLICY + VERB cover sb/sth The policy covers (you for) accidental loss or damage. | expire POLICY + NOUN holder | schedule PREP. in a/the ~ risks defined in the policy | under a/the ~ the types of claims covered under the policy
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policy
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + policy
government/public/state policy
• Government spending is determined by government policy.
party policy
• State ownership is party policy.
company/hospital/university etc policy
• It is not company policy to offer refunds.
foreign policy
• Support for human rights is a key element in our foreign policy.
economic/fiscal policy
• The middle classes have suffered most as a result of government economic policies.
defence/energy/housing etc policy
• Our energy policies must put the environment first.
a deliberate policy
• Some customers pursue a deliberate policy of delaying payment.
a clear policy
• There was no clear policy on this matter.
a coherent policy
(= one in which all the parts of the policy work well together )
• A long-term coherent policy for industry is needed.
verbs
formulate/develop a policy
• We try to formulate policies that will meet the needs of the people.
make policy
(= decide what it will be )
• A committee of representatives makes policy.
shape policy
(= develop it or have an influence on it )
• These terrorist acts will not be allowed to shape our foreign policy.
adopt a policy
(= use one )
• He adopted a policy of radical reform.
implement a policy
(= take action in the way that has been decided )
• Local government is responsible for implementing central government policy.
pursue/follow a policy
(= continue with a policy over a period of time )
• The organization is pursuing a policy of cost cutting.
reverse a policy
(= stop a policy and change it )
• The new government set about reversing previous policies.
a policy aims at something/to do something
(= tries to achieve something )
• The policy aimed to reduce the budget deficit.
policy + NOUN
a policy decision
• No policy decision can be made until the next meeting.
a policy statement
• There has been no policy statement on this from the French government.
a policy change
• There have been numerous policy changes in recent months.
a policy issue
• He rarely consulted him on general policy issues.
a policy maker
(= someone who decides on what it should be )
• Policy makers have not dealt with the issue very effectively.
a policy objective
• How can we best achieve our policy objectives?
a policy initiative
(= something done to achieve a policy's goals )
• The policy initiatives have focused on the inner cities.
phrases
a change of/in policy
• This decision represented a major change in policy.
a shift in policy
(= a small change )
• The shift in policy placed more emphasis on teachers' assessments of students' progress.
a reversal of policy
(= a change back to what it was before )
• The strength of this opposition forced a rapid reversal of policy.
policy 2
NOUN + policy
an insurance policy
• Is the damage covered by your insurance policy?
a life policy/life insurance policy
(= one that will pay out money if you die )
• New homeowners must usually buy a life policy before they can get a mortgage.
a contents policy
British English (= one that will pay out money if things in your home are damaged or stolen )
• Most basic contents policies cover accidents to mirrors.
verbs
take out/buy a policy
(= arrange it )
• People with children should take out a life insurance policy.
renew a policy
(= buy it again, especially regularly )
• The policy must be renewed every year.
a policy covers something
(= will pay out money in relation to it )
• The policy does not cover dental bills.
a policy pays out
(= pays you money when you claim it )
• I thought my insurance policy would pay out.
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