enforce
Translation
to enforce, to implement, to apply
Examples
The police enforce the law.
The police enforce the law.
It's hard to enforce the rules on everyone.
It's hard to enforce the rules on everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make people obey (a law or rule) The police enforce the law.
((sth.)) ((on sb.)) to impose (sth.) on (sb.) It's hard to enforce the rules on everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: implement, apply, compel; Antonyms: ignore, neglect, disregard
Etymology
From Old French 'en-' (in, into) + 'force' (strength). Literally 'to put strength into'.
Memory Tips
Remember that you use 'force' to make sure a rule is followed.