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enforced

UK
/ɪnˈfɔːst/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrst/
enforcedpast participle
UK
/ɪnˈfɔːst/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrst/
More precise categorisation: participial adjective derived from the verb 'enforce'.
Translations
His enforced retirement left him restless.
Sa retraite imposée le laissa agité.
Additional translations
forcéS’emploie surtout pour marquer le caractère contraint ou non volontaire.
Definitions
Compulsorily applied or put into effect.
His enforced retirement left him restless.
Synonyms
mandated
applied
executed
administered
imposed
enforceverb

enforced

Past Simple

enforced
Past Simple
enforced
Past Participle
enforcing
ing-form
UK
/ɪnˈfɔːs/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrs/
Translations
faire respecter
The police enforce the speed limit on the highway.
La police fait respecter la limitation de vitesse sur l'autoroute.
The manager enforced a strict dress code in the office.
Le directeur a imposé un code vestimentaire strict au bureau.
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
uphold
impose
administer
apply
execute
implement
insist on
enact
Antonyms
neglect
disregard
ignore
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