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/
Korean meaning: 시행하다, 집행하다, 강제로 실행하다
Korean pronunciation: 인-포어스 (강세: 포어스)
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
to make people obey a rule or law
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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'.
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“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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