enforce (Meaning)
enforce (v)
ensure observance of laws and rules
compel to behave in a certain way
enforce (v. t.)
To put force upon; to force; to constrain; to compel; as, to enforce obedience to commands.
To make or gain by force; to obtain by force; as, to enforce a passage.
To put in motion or action by violence; to drive.
To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy; as, to enforce arguments or requests.
To put in force; to cause to take effect; to give effect to; to execute with vigor; as, to enforce the laws.
To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon.
enforce (v. i.)
To attempt by force.
To prove; to evince.
To strengthen; to grow strong.
enforce (n.)
Force; strength; power.
Synonyms & Antonyms of enforce
enforce Sentence Examples
- The government must enforce laws to maintain order in the society.
- The police officers are responsible for enforcing traffic regulations.
- The school administration should enforce a strict dress code among students.
- Parents should enforce good manners and etiquettes in their children.
- The company needs to enforce a strong security policy to protect its data.
- The authorities are struggling to enforce the ban on smoking in public places.
- The court ruled that the zoning regulations should be strictly enforced.
- The government is considering enforcing price controls to combat inflation.
- The landlord has the right to enforce the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement.
- The UN Security Council passed a resolution to enforce a ceasefire in the war-torn region.
FAQs About the word enforce
ensure observance of laws and rules, compel to behave in a certain wayTo put force upon; to force; to constrain; to compel; as, to enforce obedience to commands
implement, fulfill, administer, execute, fulfil, enact,apply, bring about, legislate, render
disregard, disregard, ignore,ignore,, neglect,neglect
The government must enforce laws to maintain order in the society.
The police officers are responsible for enforcing traffic regulations.
The school administration should enforce a strict dress code among students.
Parents should enforce good manners and etiquettes in their children.
