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policy

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Related topics: Insurance, Policies
pol·i·cy /ˈpɒləsi $ ˈpɑː-/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL noun (plural policies)  
1  [countableC, uncountableU]PLAN a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organization 政策，方针
foreign/economic/public etc policy
 a foreign policy adviser
外交政策顾问
 The company has adopted a strict no-smoking policy.
该公司实行了严格的禁烟制度。
policy on/towards
 government policy on higher education
政府的高等教育政策
 US policy towards China
美国的对华政策
it is (somebody’s) policy to do something
 It is hospital policy to screen all mothers with certain risk factors.
所有母亲都须接受某些风险因素的筛查，这是医院的规定。
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2  [countableC]BFI a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contract 保险单
 an insurance policy
保险单
 There’s a clause in the policy that I’d like to discuss.
保险单中有一个条款我想商讨一下。
 I’ve just renewed the policy (=arranged for it to continue).
我刚刚续保。
 Does the policy cover theft and fire?
这份保险承保失窃和火灾吗？
 You can take out a policy (=buy one) for as little as $11.00 a month.
你每月只需花费区区11美元就可买一份保险。
3  [countableC]PLAN a particular principle that you believe in and that influences the way you behave 〔处事〕原则，策略
it is somebody’s policy to do something
 It’s always been my policy not to gossip.
不说三道四是我一贯的处事原则。
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organization
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.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contract
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 EnglishBrE (=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.
Examples from the Corpus
policy• A new ruler might adopt a policy of drastically cutting back oil production in order to boost prices.• US foreign policy• On the other hand, not every organization needs a formal policy in order to be prepared.• I make it my policy not to gossip.• The only exception to this new policy would be Visa cards.• Evaluations of policies are conducted through research and expert analysis supported by the Presidium's administrative staff.• Most large companies these days operate an equal opportunities policy.• It is not our policy to reveal our clients' names.• the government's policy on Europe• Your homeowner's policy probably doesn't cover damage to your house from mudslides.• Few journalists liked Reagan's policies.• The Cuban revolution resulted in a reassessment of Washington's policy towards the Third World generally.• McBride can put his luck down to criticism from scribes down south earlier in the season, rather than bad selection policy.• Tax policy would be ruled by stubborn one-third minorities, many among them cruising for policy payoffs to drop their opposition.
it is (somebody’s) policy to do something• But, as a means of maintaining good swards, it is a good policy to mix sheep with cattle.
take out ... policy• People taking out policies of the kind just described are committing themselves to paying premiums as part of a long-term contract.• It is possible for a Policyholder to take out a policy without the benefit of index-linking.• I know of a fellow of over sixty who took out a policy.• Your best bet is to let the insurance company know that you have a fish tank before you take out a policy.
it is somebody’s policy to do something• But, as a means of maintaining good swards, it is a good policy to mix sheep with cattle.
From Longman Business Dictionary
policypol·i·cy /ˈpɒləsiˈpɑː-/ noun plural policies
1[countableC] (also insurance policy)INSURANCE a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contract
She did not realize that her policy had expired.
If the watch is stolen, your insurance policy might reimburse only $5,000.
Your account number is printed on the top of your policy document.
→ annuity policy → business interruption policy → business owner's (insurance) policy → cash-in-transit policy → collective policy → endowment policy → fire policy → household policy → mortgage protection policy → non-profit policy → paid-up policy → profits policy → standard fire policy → survivorship policy → without-profits policy → with-profits policy
2[countableC, uncountableU] a course of action that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, business, or other organization
policy on
A review of Britain’s policy on mergers is overdue.
It’s company policy not to give interviews to the press.
The two ministers disagreed on certain aspects of economic policy.
→ credit policy → dear-money policy → domestic policy → fiscal policy → foreign policy → incomes policy → monetary policy → open-door policy
Origin policy
1. (1300-1400) Old French policie, from Late Latin politia; → POLICE1
2. (1500-1600) French police “document, certificate”, from Old Italian polizza, from Greek apodeixis “proof”
pol·i·cy noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2
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