prescribe
1 of 1verb/pri:.skraɪb/
Forms:prescribes,prescribing,prescribed,prescribed
1
(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get
A2transitive- After the check-up, she prescribed a new medicine for my cough.
- My grandmother's cardiologist prescribed blood pressure medicine fore her condition.
- My therapist prescribed light exercises to help with my back pain.
- The doctor prescribed some antibiotics for my infection.
- The specialist prescribed a special cream for my skin rash.
2
to give specific instructions or guidelines about what someone must do
transitive- All employees must adhere to the code of conduct prescribed in the handbook.
- The regulations prescribe safety measures for handling hazardous materials.
- The financial advisor is prescribing a budgeting strategy to help the client achieve their financial goals.
- The coach prescribed a strict training schedule for the athletes to follow before the competition.
- The committee prescribed a budget cut to reduce unnecessary expenses.