Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔrs/
noun the act of enforcing; enforcement
A1 The teacher's job is to enforce the rules in the classroom.
A2 The security guard is responsible for enforcing the building's safety regulations.
B1 The government has put in place measures to enforce environmental protection laws.
B2 The police officer was tasked with enforcing the new traffic regulations.
C1 The company hired a team of lawyers to enforce their intellectual property rights.
C2 The international organization has the authority to enforce sanctions against countries that violate human rights.
verb to compel observance of or obedience to
A1 The teacher enforces the rules in the classroom.
A2 The security guard enforces the no smoking policy.
B1 The government enforces strict regulations on food safety.
B2 The company enforces a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.
C1 The police enforce the law to maintain order in society.
C2 The United Nations enforces sanctions against countries that violate human rights.
formal It is the duty of the police to enforce the law.
informal The teacher enforces the rules in the classroom.
slang The bouncer enforces the dress code at the club.
figurative The company enforces strict deadlines for project completion.
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