Collocations for guideline - noun

clear, good, helpful, practical, reliable, useful | broad, general, simple | detailed, explicit | strict, tight | EU, government | planning, safety | ethical, financial, legal

set
The organization has issued a set of guidelines for builders to follow.

develop, draw up, lay down, set out | give (sb), issue, offer (sb), provide (sb with), suggest
The document gives clear guidelines on the use of pesticides.

adhere to, apply, follow, stick to
We have to follow the safety guidelines laid down by the government.

breach, ignore
The minister is accused of allowing the company to breach guidelines on arms sales.

apply
The same general guidelines on when to dress formally apply to both men and women.

within ~
Within clear guidelines, managers can use their budget to entertain clients.

~ about
detailed guidelines for doctors about how to deal with difficult patients

~ for
The article suggests some guidelines for healthy eating.

~ from
guidelines from the Department of Health

~ on
new EU guidelines on food hygiene