act appropriately

Frequency: 8.525.0 per million words

to behave in a way that is suitable for a particular situation.

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  • During a job interview, it is crucial to act appropriately.
  • He was criticized because he failed to act appropriately at the funeral.
  • As team leader, you are expected to act appropriately in front of your colleagues.
  • If she had acted more appropriately, she might still have her job.
  • The challenge for diplomats is to always act appropriately in foreign cultures.
  • We teach our children to act appropriately in public places like libraries.
  • The system is designed to act appropriately by shutting down when it overheats.
  • Acting appropriately doesn't mean suppressing your personality; it's about showing respect.
  • Did the officer act appropriately when he made the arrest?
  • All guests must act appropriately and follow the house rules.