enforce (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrs/
Definition
To compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
Examples
The government will enforce the new regulations strictly.
It is the responsibility of the school to enforce discipline among students.
The company decided to enforce the dress code for all employees.
How to Use enforce
- enforce laws (collocation)
- To make sure that laws are obeyed. — "The government must enforce laws to protect its citizens."
- enforce rules (collocation)
- To make sure that rules are followed. — "Teachers must enforce rules for a safe classroom environment."
- enforce a policy (collocation)
- To make sure that a specific plan or course of action is followed. — "The organization will enforce its new policy on remote work."
- enforce compliance (collocation)
- To ensure that people obey or follow something. — "The authorities will enforce compliance with the new safety standards."
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