code of behavior

Definition

Definition of code of behavior - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

rulesset of rules for acceptable conduct

The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.
Students must adhere to the school's code of behavior.
The military enforces a strict code of behavior among its ranks.

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Expressions with code

crack code

decipher or break a secret code or system

The hacker tried to crack the code protecting the data.

code red

highest level of danger needing immediate action

The hospital announced a code red after the accident.

code smell

characteristic in code indicating a design problem

The code smell was obvious in the outdated function.

code up

write code to make a computer program

I will code up a new app tonight.

code of silence

unspoken rule to not disclose information

The gang members followed a strict code of silence.

crack the code

understand a complex system or language

After months of study, she finally cracked the code of the ancient script.

Expressions with behavior

on one's best behavior

adv.

acting very polite and well-mannered in a situation

During the interview, she was on her best behavior.

ape someone's behavior

imitate someone's actions or mannerisms

He tried to ape his brother's behavior to fit in.

model behavior

exemplary conduct that others should follow

Her model behavior in class earned her a special award.

behavior change

alteration in how a person or group usually acts or responds

The therapy program led to noticeable behavior change in several students.

disorderly behavior

chaotic actions lacking organization

The meeting descended into disorderly behavior with everyone talking at once.

exhibit behavior

display conduct or manners

He tends to exhibit behavior that is respectful and polite.

moderate your behavior

reduce the intensity of your actions

Please moderate your behavior; your shouting is scaring the children.

double standard of sexual behavior

different rules for men and women in relationships

The double standard of sexual behavior is often criticized in society.

relaxation behavior

actions to calm down and rest

Relaxation behavior helps people feel better after work.

abusive behavior

pattern of cruel actions that hurt, control, or deeply insult another person

Abusive behavior in the workplace should be reported to a supervisor immediately.

Terms with code of behavior included in their meaning

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discipline

training behavior

train someone to obey rules or a code of behavior

knightliness

medieval knighthood

code of honor and noble behavior expected of knights

refactoring

technology

process of improving code structure without changing behavior

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French:code de conduite, ...
German:Verhaltenskodex, ...
Italian:codice di comportamento, ...
Spanish:código de conducta, ...
Portuguese:código de conduta, ...
Chinese:行为规范, ...
Japanese:行動規範, ...
Arabic:مدونة السلوك, ...
Hebrew:קוֹד הִתְנַהֲגוּת, ...
Russian:кодекс поведения, ...
Ukrainian:кодекс поведінки, ...
Hindi:आचरण संहिता, ...
Bengali:আচরণবিধি, ...
Catalan:codi de conducta, ...
Czech:kodex chování, ...
Danish:adfærdskodeks, ...
Dutch:gedragscode, ...
Greek:κώδικας συμπεριφοράς, ...
Hungarian:magatartási kódex, ...
Khmer:ក្រមប្រតិបត្តិ, ...
Korean:행동 규범, ...
Persian:آیین‌نامه رفتاری, ...
Polish:kodeks postępowania, ...
Portuguese (BR):código de conduta, ...
Romanian:cod de conduită, ...
Swedish:uppförandekod, ...
Thai:ระเบียบปฏิบัติ, ...
Turkish:davranış kuralları, ...
Vietnamese:bộ quy tắc ứng xử, ...

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