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rispettare il protocollo

/ri.spetˈtaː.re il proˈtɔ.ko.lo/
verb phrase★Intermediate— follow the protocol
formal

To adhere strictly to a set of formal rules, procedures, or guidelines in a specific context, such as official events, formal meetings, or technical operations.

Il team ha rispettato il protocollo durante il lancio del satellite per garantire il successo della missione.

The team followed the protocol during the satellite launch to ensure the mission's success.

In ospedale, è cruciale rispettare il protocollo per la somministrazione dei farmaci.

In hospitals, it's crucial to follow the protocol for administering medications.

💡

Commonly used in professional, medical, diplomatic, or technical settings where formal procedures are required.

Collocations

rispettare il protocollo sanitariofollow health protocolsrispettare il protocollo diplomaticofollow diplomatic protocolrispettare il protocollo di sicurezzafollow safety protocols

Synonyms

seguire le procedureattenersi alle normeosservare le regole

Antonyms

ignorare il protocollodeviare dal protocollo

Related Phrases

seguire il protocollophrase
to follow the protocol
protocollo standardphrase
standard protocol

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'rispettare il protocollo' when referring to strict adherence to formal rules in professional, medical, or diplomatic contexts. Avoid using it for casual situations.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

This phrase is always formal. Do not use it in informal conversations or when discussing everyday routines.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'rispettare' (from Latin 'respectare', meaning 'to look back at' or 'regard') and 'protocollo' (from Late Latin 'protocollum', via Italian, ultimately from Greek 'protokollon' meaning 'first sheet of a volume'). The term 'protocollo' in Italian originally referred to a formal record or official procedure.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in contexts where formality, precision, and adherence to established rules are critical. It is not used in casual or informal settings.

Word Breakdown

rispettare
to respect, to follow
verb
+
il protocollo
the protocol
noun phrase
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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