Meaning
protocol
- a set of formal rules, standard procedures, or official guidelines
- an official administrative registry number or record of incoming/outgoing mail
In a sentence
Dobbiamo seguire con attenzione il protocollo di sicurezza.
We must carefully follow the safety protocol.
Hai già registrato questa lettera al protocollo?
Have you already logged this letter in the official register?
Il personale non ha rispettato il protocollo previsto per queste emergenze.
The staff did not follow the procedure planned for these emergencies.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| protocollo | masculine · singular |
| protocolli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian bureaucracy, 'numero di protocollo' refers to the official tracking number assigned to filed documents.