adjective

strict

Translation

strict, severe, exact

My parents are very strict.

The company has strict rules.

This is the strict definition of the word.

((about/on sth.)) demanding that rules concerning (sth.) are obeyed My parents are strict about homework.

((with sb.)) demanding that (sb.) obeys rules The teacher is strict with her students.

Synonyms: severe, stern, rigid; Antonyms: lenient, flexible, easy-going

From Latin 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight'. It relates to the idea of keeping things tightly controlled.

Think of a 'strict' teacher who keeps a 'tight' grip on the rules, not letting anyone bend them.