enforce
word
Definition
To make sure that people obey a rule, law, or agreement by taking action when they do not.
Usage & Nuances
'Enforce' is formal, often used with laws, rules, or policies ('enforce the law', 'enforce a policy'). It implies authority and sometimes force. Do not confuse with 'reinforce' (to make stronger). Frequently used in official and legal contexts.
Spanish: hacer cumplir - imponer (leyes, reglas)Portuguese (BR): fazer cumprir - impor (leis, regras)Portuguese (PT): fazer cumprir - impor (leis, regras)Chinese (Simplified): 执行 - 强制实行Chinese (Traditional): 執行 - 強制實行Hindi: लागू करना - लागू करवानाArabic: تطبيق - فرض (القوانين)Bengali: বলবৎ করা - কার্যকর করাRussian: применять - обеспечивать исполнениеJapanese: 施行する - 実施するVietnamese: thi hành - thực thiKorean: 집행하다 - 시행하다Turkish: uygulamak - yürürlüğe koymakUrdu: نافذ کرنا - عمل کراناIndonesian: menegakkan - memberlakukan
Example Sentences
It's tough to enforce discipline with so many children around.
natural
The police enforce the traffic laws.
basic
It's important to enforce safety rules at work.
basic
They need someone to enforce the new rules.
basic
If you don't enforce the curfew, students will ignore it.
natural
The new manager is strict and loves to enforce company policies.
natural