Definition of Work to rule

1. Noun. A job action in which workers cause a slowdown by doing only the minimum amount required by the rules of the workplace.

Generic synonyms: Job Action

Definition of Work to rule

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest. ¹

2. Noun. Job action consisting of working to rule. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Work To Rule

work someone's tail off
work song
work songs
work spouse
work station
work stoppage
work study
work surface
work table
work the crowd
work the room
work through
work time
work to rule (current term)
work unit
work up
work wife
work wonders
work zone
workabilities
workability
workable
workableness
workablenesses
workably
workaday
workadays
workaholic

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