Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The new policy has been ________ by the management.

Appeared in: DSSSB 12 August 2024

Explanation

The phrase "put into practice" means to implement, apply, or begin to use a plan, idea, or policy.
In the context of the sentence, 'management' is the agent acting on a 'new policy'. The most logical and standard action is its implementation.
This phrase is the most formal and appropriate choice for professional or official communication regarding policies.

Option A: The phrase "put on hold" means to delay or postpone. While a policy can be delayed, the sentence implies a definitive action has been taken, and implementation is a more common action for a new policy.
Option C: The phrase "put to rest" means to stop people from worrying about something or to end a rumor. It is not used for implementing policies.
Option D: The phrase "put on the back burner" is an informal idiom meaning to give something low priority. It is generally too informal for official communication about management and policies.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Phrasal Verbs and Idiomatic Expressions as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Clear and precise communication is a critical skill in nursing. Understanding formal language, including phrasal verbs, is essential for correctly interpreting hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Nurses are directly involved in the implementation of clinical policies (e.g., new infection control protocols, medication administration guidelines). A misunderstanding of whether a policy is 'on hold' versus 'put into practice' can have serious consequences for patient safety and quality of care.
What if the phrase was 'put on the back burner'? This would imply the new policy is not a priority. A nurse seeing this in an internal memo would understand that they should continue with existing procedures and not expect the new changes to be implemented soon.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence carefully to understand its context: 'The new policy has been ________ by the management.'
Identify the key subjects and their relationship. 'Management' is the entity that acts upon a 'new policy'.
Consider the logical action that management would take with a new policy. The most common and intended action is to implement it.
Evaluate each phrasal verb option to find the one that means 'to implement' or 'to start using'.
"Put into practice" is the direct equivalent of 'implement'. The other options mean to delay ('put on hold', 'put on the back burner') or to resolve a rumor ('put to rest'), which do not fit the context as well.
Select 'put into practice' as the most appropriate and logical choice.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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