enacting (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnæktɪŋ/

Definition

The process of making a bill or proposal into law, or performing a role or action.

Examples

• The parliament spent months debating before enacting the controversial legislation.

• The actors were praised for skillfully enacting the complex emotions of the characters.

• By enacting these new policies, the company hopes to improve employee satisfaction.

How to Use enacting

enact a law/bill/legislation (collocation)

To make a proposed law official. — "The government is considering enacting a new law on data privacy."

enact a role/scene (collocation)

To perform a part in a play or a specific action. — "The children enjoyed enacting the story of the three little pigs."

enact change/reforms (collocation)

To bring about significant alterations or improvements. — "The new CEO promised to enact significant reforms within the company."

Synonyms of enacting

Words with a similar meaning to enacting:

• implementing
• passing
• performing
• legislating

Antonyms of enacting

Words with the opposite meaning to enacting:

• repealing
• blocking

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