enforce
Translation
to enforce, to implement, to impose
Examples
The police will enforce the new law.
The police will enforce the new law.
It is difficult to enforce parking rules.
It is difficult to enforce parking rules.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make people obey (a law, rule, etc.) The police will enforce the law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: implement, apply, impose; Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Etymology
From Old French 'enforcier', from 'en-' (in, into) + 'force' (strength). It literally means 'to put strength into'.
Memory Tips
To 'enforce' a rule is to use 'force' to make sure people follow it.