Polisiya (en. Policy)
/poˈlisi.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A set of rules or principles that serves as a basis for a course of action.
The company's new policy aims to improve customer service.
Ang bagong polisiya ng kumpanya ay naglalayong magpabuti sa serbisyo sa mga kliyente.
A system or strategy laid out by institutions to address an issue.
The government launched a policy for environmental protection.
Ang governmemento ay naglunsad ng isang polisiya para sa pangangalaga ng kalikasan.
The rules agreed upon by a group or organization.
The school has policies regarding student behavior.
May mga polisiya ang paaralan tungkol sa tamang asal ng mga mag-aaral.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'policía'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
policy of the republic
Rules or principles of the government's country.
polisiya ng republika
compliance with policy
Respecting and fulfilling the established rules.
pagsunod sa polisiya
Related Words
strategy
A plan or method of action to achieve a goal.
estratehiya
regulation
Rules issued to govern a particular situation or industry.
regulasyon
Slang Meanings
Defender
Over there in the barangay, they are the police who defend the people.
Diyan sa barangay, sila yung mga polisiya na taga-pagtanggol ng mga tao.
Ally
When something happened, the police are called immediately for support.
Kapag may nangyaring gulo, tinatawag agad ang polisiya para sa kakampihan.
Cops
I've been caught by the cops a few times, but I still continue with my mischief.
Ilang beses na akong nahuli ng mga polisiya, pero tuloy pa rin ako sa kalokohan.
Cop
When I meet a cop on the street, if you’re not alert, you’ll really get caught.
Pag nagkakasalubong na kami ng tsip, kung hindi ka alerto, nahuhuli ka talaga.