regime
Collocations
47(noun.) system of government
ADJ
new | old | current, established, existing, present | former, previous | interim | political | conservative, liberal, radical | authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, totalitarian | communist, democratic, fascist, socialist | brutal, hard-line, harsh, oppressive, repressive | constitutional, parliamentary | revolutionary | military | colonial
puppet
The military leaders created a puppet regime that answered only to their commands.
VERB + REGIME
establish, install, set up | defeat, overthrow, topple
bolster, strengthen
The government invested heavily in propaganda to strengthen the regime's support among voters.
destabilize | support | oppose
head
The authoritarian regime was headed by a dictator who had ruled the country for decades.
REGIME + VERB
exist
come to power
The military regime came to power after the election was cancelled.
collapse, fall
PREP
against a/the ~
Many countries imposed trade restrictions against the regime to pressure them into reform.
under a/the ~
People had fewer freedoms under the strict regime that ruled the country for decades.
~ under
Many people suffered hardship under the authoritarian regime that controlled the country for decades.
PHRASES
a change of regime, the collapse/fall/overthrow of a regime, a member of a regime
(noun.) set of rules/procedures
ADJ
harsh, rigorous, strict, tight | relaxed | new | special | exercise, fitness, health, training | dietary | drug, therapeutic, treatment | educational
economic, financial, fiscal, legal, regulatory
The new regulatory regime required all companies to report their environmental impact annually.
trade/trading, tax | safety
VERB + REGIME
create, introduce, set up, start
The government decided to introduce a new regime of safety checks at all public buildings.
impose
subject sb to
Athletes who train for the Olympics are subjected to a demanding regime of exercise and diet.
follow
My doctor recommended that I follow a strict diet regime to manage my blood pressure.
REGIME + VERB
be based on sth
The new fitness program was based on healthy eating and regular exercise.
PREP
under a/the ~
Workers had better benefits under the previous regime than they do now.
~ for
The strict regime for student attendance meant everyone had to arrive by 8:30 every morning.