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IELTS word

enforce

/ɪnˈfɔrs/verb

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English definition

to make sure a rule or law is obeyed

Common phrases / collocations

  1. strictly enforce
  2. enforce the law
  3. enforce standards

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The inspector enforced the hard-hat rule.

  2. 2.

    Police enforce road safety laws.

  3. 3.

    The agency must enforce quality standards.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A safety inspector checks hard hats at a construction entrance.
to make sure a rule or law is obeyed
1workers arrive
2rule is applied
helmet rule→inspector checks it