enact
gb/ɪnˈækt/ us/ɪnˈækt/
B1
English
~ 4300
elfogad, bevezet, törvénybe iktat, eljátszik
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
to enact [a law/policy/rule]
The government plans to enact new environmental regulations next year.
A kormány azt tervezi, hogy jövőre új környezetvédelmi előírásokat vezet be.
Congress enacted the bill after months of debate.
A Kongresszus hónapokig tartó vita után elfogadta a törvényjavaslatot.
Several states have enacted stricter gun control laws.
Learner examples
The city will enact a new safety rule.
A város új biztonsági szabályt fog bevezetni.
The school enacted a dress code.
Az iskola öltözködési szabályzatot vezetett be.
The country enacted a tax law.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enact' with 'act'; 'act' can mean to perform or take action, while 'enact' in this sense refers specifically to making something into law.
Meaning
Make a law official
Collocations
enact legislation
|enact a law
|enact reforms
|enact measures
Synonyms
pass (Common and less formal term for approving a law.)
|
legislate (More formal and general term for making laws.)
Antonyms
repeal (Means to officially cancel an existing law.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
Definition
To make a rule or law official.
To make a proposal into an official law or regulation through legislative approval.
VERB
B1
2
eljátszik
A2
Usage pattern:
to enact [a scene/role/event]
The students enacted a scene from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
A diákok eljátszottak egy jelenetet Shakespeare Hamletjéből.
They enacted the signing of the Declaration of Independence for the audience.
A közönség előtt eljátszották a Függetlenségi nyilatkozat aláírását.
Volunteers enacted the emergency drill procedures.
Learner examples
The children enacted the story for their parents.
A gyerekek eljátszották a történetet a szüleiknek.
Actors enacted the final battle.
A színészek eljátszották a végső csatát.
We enacted a short play in class.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'enact' with 'react'; 'react' means to respond to something, while 'enact' means to perform or act out.
Meaning
Perform or act out
Collocations
enact a scene
|enact the role
|enact a historical event
Synonyms
perform (General term for acting in front of an audience.)
|
portray (Focuses on representing a specific character or role.)
Antonyms
improvise (To perform without pre-planned actions or script.)
Themes
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
To act out a story or event.
To perform or represent a character, scene, or event, often as part of a play, reenactment, or demonstration.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enact
IPA
GB/ɪnˈækt/
US/ɪnˈækt/
Syllables & stress
en - act (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (act)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: enact
- 3rd Person Singular: enacts
- Present Participle: enacting
- Past: enacted
Word family
Expressions
enact into law
1/ɪnˈækt ˈɪntu lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
Make something an official law
To make something become an official law.
Examples
- The bill was enacted into law last week.
- Several reforms were enacted into law after public pressure.