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enforce

UK
/ɪnˈfɔːs/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrs/

Translations

enforceverb
enforced
Past Simple
enforced
Past Participle
enforcing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈfɔːs/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrs/
renforcerAu sens figuré.
The new evidence enforced the argument for stricter regulations.
Les nouvelles preuves ont renforcé l'argument en faveur de règles plus strictes.
The manager enforced a strict dress code in the office.
Le directeur a imposé un code vestimentaire strict au bureau.
faire respecter
The police enforce the speed limit on the highway.
La police fait respecter la limitation de vitesse sur l'autoroute.
Synonyms
administer
insist on
enact
implement
execute
apply
uphold
impose
Antonyms
neglect
ignore
disregard

Definitions

enforceverb
To compel observance of or obedience to a law, rule, or obligation.
The police enforce the speed limit on the highway.
To impose (a course of action) upon a person.
The manager enforced a strict dress code in the office.
To give force to; reinforce.
The new evidence enforced the argument for stricter regulations.
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