enforce — to make people obey a rule or law
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make people obey a rule or law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom enforces a strict 'no phones during dinner' policy.
- The school enforces a dress code that bans pajamas in class.
- The government will enforce new environmental regulations next year.
enforce
VERB[/ɪnˈfɔːrs/]
to make people obey a rule or law
Police officers enforced traffic rules during the busy holiday weekend.
The government enforced new safety regulations across the country.
Teachers enforced good habits and reinforced students throughout the course.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'enforcer' meaning 'to strengthen' or 'to compel', derived from the prefix 'en-' (to cause to be) combined with 'force' (strength), ultimately from Latin 'fortis' meaning 'strong'.
Breakdown
en- (to cause to be) + force (strength) = enforce (to compel obedience)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom enforces a strict 'no phones during dinner' policy.”
“The school enforces a dress code that bans pajamas in class.”
“The government will enforce new environmental regulations next year.”
“The referee enforced the rules strictly during the final game.”
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