must-follow computer rules

noun phrase
UK /mʌst ˈfɒləʊ kəmˈpjuːtə ruːlz/
US /mʌst ˈfɑːloʊ kəmˈpjuːtər ruːlz/

These are rules you have to obey when you use a computer.

The teacher put the must-follow computer rules on the wall so everyone could see them.

SYNONYMS

required computer guidelinesmandatory computer rulesessential computer rulescompulsory computer rules

RELATED WORDS

computer safetyclassroom rulesinternet safetydigital citizenshipacceptable use policy

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The strict safety and behavior instructions that everyone in a computer lab has to obey.

Before we touched the keyboards, we read the must-follow computer rules for the lab.

3. The important steps you have to take to keep a computer safe and working well.

Backing up your files is one of the must-follow computer rules at our office.

4. The rules a website or app makes users agree to before they can use it.

The game showed the must-follow computer rules before we could start playing.