enforce

verb
UK: /ɪnˈfɔːs/
US: /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

  1. To make people obey a rule or law.

    1. The police enforce the law.
    2. The school enforces a strict dress code to maintain order among students.

  2. To ensure that a particular law or rule is obeyed by everyone.

    1. We need to enforce these rules now.
    2. The government struggles to enforce environmental regulations due to lack of resources.

Synonyms

implement compel impose apply oblige execute administer
enforce noun

  1. The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

    1. The enforce of law is important.
    2. Effective enforce of regulations is crucial for public safety and environmental protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enforce" in English means: To make people obey a rule or law., To ensure that a particular law or rule is obeyed by everyone..

The phonetic transcription of "enforce" is /ɪnˈfɔːs/ in British English and /ɪnˈfɔːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enforce": implement, compel, impose, apply, oblige, execute, administer.

Example usage of "enforce": "The police enforce the law.". More examples on the page.