enforce
[verb]
Synonyms: impose, administer, apply, carry out, execute, implement, insist on, prosecute, put into effect

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Contrasted words: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, relax
Related Words: accomplish, administer, carry (out or through), discharge, execute, fulfill, perform, compel, force, oblige

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

en‧force AC /ɪnˈfɔːs $ -ɔːrs/ verb [transitive]
[Word Family: noun: enforcement, enforcer; adjective: enforceable, enforced; verb: enforce]

1. to make people obey a rule or law
enforce a law/ban etc
Governments make laws and the police enforce them.
Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced.

2. to make something happen or force someone to do something
enforce something on somebody
It is unlikely that a record company would enforce its views on an established artist.
—enforceable adjective:
The recommendations are not legally enforceable.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

enforce
verb
ADV. fully, properly, rigidly, rigorously, strictly, vigorously The rules were strictly enforced.
legally
VERB + ENFORCE can/cannot, could/could not The ban cannot be legally enforced.
be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to | help (to) a system of local inspectors to help enforce presidential decrees
seek to, take steps to The government may take steps to enforce compliance with the new measures.
decline to, refuse to

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

enforce

enforce a law
He wants the police to enforce the law and arrest the men.
enforce a rule/regulation
The rules are strictly enforced.
enforce an agreement
The president called for UN action to enforce the agreement.
enforce a ban
The ban on commercial whaling can only be enforced with the international cooperation.
enforce sanctions
The EU has threatened to enforce sanctions by blockading the port.
enforce discipline
You have to enforce classroom discipline or there is chaos.
be strictly/rigorously enforced
The new parking restrictions will be strictly enforced.
be properly enforced
Rules are only effective if they are properly enforced.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲