English Dictionary

work to rule

動詞

慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

（慣用句）規則や就業規律を厳密に守ることにより、通常の作業以上に遅いペースで働く行動。労働組合の抗議活動などで見られる、意図的に生産性を低下させる働き方を指す。

When negotiations stalled, the teachers decided to work to rule until their safety concerns were addressed.

交渉が停滞したため、教職員は安全面の懸念が解消されるまで就業規則を厳格に守り、必要最低限の業務だけを行うことにした。

意味（1）

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

works to rule （ present singular third-person ）

working to rule （ participle present ）

worked to rule （ participle past ）

worked to rule （ past ）