Collocations for policy - noun
1. plan of action
ADJ.
clear, coherent | conscious, deliberate
a deliberate policy to involve people of all ages in the scheme
a deliberate policy to involve people of all ages in the scheme
strict | controversial | official, public | government, party | company | domestic, internal, national, regional | open-door
an open-door policy for migrant workers
an open-door policy for migrant workers
agricultural, conservation, economic, educational, energy, environmental, financial, fiscal, foreign, housing, industrial, military, social, transport, etc.
VERB + POLICY
develop, formulate, frame, shape | establish, implement, introduce | adopt, carry out, follow, pursue
The government followed a policy of restraint in public spending.
The government followed a policy of restraint in public spending.
have, operate
The company operates a strict no-smoking policy.
The company operates a strict no-smoking policy.
POLICY + VERB
be aimed at sth
a policy aimed at halting economic recession
a policy aimed at halting economic recession
POLICY + NOUN
decision, making | change, review | document, statement
PREP.
~ of
The company''s policy of expansion has created many new jobs.
The company''s policy of expansion has created many new jobs.
~ on
the party''s policy on housing
the party''s policy on housing
PHRASES
a matter of policy
It is a matter of company policy that we do not disclose the names of clients.
It is a matter of company policy that we do not disclose the names of clients.
2. insurance contract
ADJ.
insurance | contents, life, motor, etc.
VERB + POLICY
take out | renew
POLICY + VERB
cover sb/sth
The policy covers (you for) accidental loss or damage.
The policy covers (you for) accidental loss or damage.
expire
POLICY + NOUN
holder | schedule
PREP.
in a/the ~
risks defined in the policy
risks defined in the policy
under a/the ~
the types of claims covered under the policy
the types of claims covered under the policy