dictating (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪkteɪt/
Definition
To say or read words aloud to another person who writes them down; to be the person who says what should be written or done.
Examples
She will dictate the letter to her secretary.
He always tries to dictate to his colleagues.
The rules dictate that all employees must wear safety gear.
How to Use dictating
- dictate to someone (prepositional phrase)
- To tell someone what to do in an authoritative or bossy way. — "He doesn't like anyone trying to dictate to him."
- dictate terms (collocation)
- To state the conditions of an agreement or surrender that must be accepted. — "The winner dictated the terms of the peace treaty."
- dictate policy (collocation)
- To control or determine the principles or actions of a group or organization. — "External factors can dictate company policy."
Synonyms of dictating
Words with a similar meaning to dictating:
Antonyms of dictating
Words with the opposite meaning to dictating:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary