Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enforce

verb
/ɪnˈfɔːrs/
Definition
To make people follow a law or rule.
Examples
  • The police enforce the traffic laws to keep the roads safe.
  • The school has rules that are enforced to maintain discipline.
  • The government needs to enforce stricter regulations on pollution.
Meaning
Enforcing means ensuring compliance with rules, laws, or regulations, often by authority or force.
Synonyms
  • implement
  • execute
  • impose
  • uphold
  • administer