enforce
gb/ɪnfˈɔɹs/ us/ɪnfˈɔɹs/
B2
Engelsk
~ 7500
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Verb
B2
action
1
make sure rules or laws are obeyed
To make people follow a rule, law, or decision, usually by using power or authority.
Bruksmønster:
to enforce [a law/rule/ban/decision]
Vanlig feil:
Learners often confuse "enforce" with "force" and "impose". "Enforce" almost always takes an abstract object like a law, rule, or policy (e.g., "enforce the rules"), not a person (we do NOT say *"enforce him to leave"; instead say "force him to leave"). Learners also mix up "enforce" and "reinforce": "enforce" is about making people obey rules; "reinforce" is about making something stronger (e.g., "reinforce an argument").
Synonymer
implement (Focuses on putting a plan or policy into practical action, not necessarily stressing punishment or control.)
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impose (Emphasizes forcing something on people, often with a negative feeling, and not limited to rules or laws.)
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uphold (Stresses supporting and maintaining a law or principle, with less focus on active punishment.)
Antonymer
ignore (To choose not to notice or deal with a rule or law, the opposite of making sure it is followed.)
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overlook (To fail to notice or deliberately not act on a violation of a rule, instead of acting to enforce it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
enforce the law
|enforce a ban
|enforce a rule
|enforce regulations
|strictly enforce
|enforce a contract
Temaer
law
|politics
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The government has promised to strictly enforce the new traffic laws.
- Security staff are there to enforce the rules of the stadium.
- If we don’t enforce the dress code, people will stop taking it seriously.
- The company began enforcing its no-smoking policy in all offices last year.
- International observers say the ceasefire will be hard to enforce without more troops.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Police enforce the law in the city.
- Teachers must enforce the classroom rules.
- The school enforces a ban on phones during exams.
- Managers enforce safety rules at the factory.
- The club enforces a strict dress code.
Verb
formal
C1
action
2
strengthen or support an idea
To make an idea, belief, or feeling stronger, often by adding more reasons or examples.
Bruksmønster:
to enforce [an argument/view/request]
Vanlig feil:
In modern English, speakers usually prefer "reinforce" instead of "enforce" for this meaning. Using "enforce" here can sound overly formal or old-fashioned. Learners should normally choose "reinforce an idea/argument" rather than "enforce an idea/argument" in everyday use.
Synonymer
reinforce (The most common modern verb for this meaning; focuses clearly on making an idea or feeling stronger.)
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underline (Emphasizes drawing special attention to an idea rather than making it stronger in a logical way.)
Antonymer
undermine (To weaken or damage an argument or position, the opposite of strengthening it.)
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dilute (To make an idea or feeling weaker or less intense.)
Ordkombinasjoner
enforce an argument
|enforce a point
|enforce a request
|enforce a view
Temaer
communication
|thinking
|education
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The new data strongly enforce his argument for climate action.
- Her personal story enforced the urgency of the appeal.
- These findings enforce the view that early treatment is essential.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The new facts enforce his idea.
- The example enforces her main point.
- These numbers enforce the view that costs are too high.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
enforce
IPA
GB/ɪnfˈɔɹs/
US/ɪnfˈɔɹs/
Stavelser og trykk
en - force (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (force)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: enforce
- 3rd Person Singular: enforces
- Present Participle: enforcing
- Past: enforced
Ordfamilie
Forms
enforces
verb
enforcing
verb
enforced
verb
Core family
enforcement
noun B1
enforceable
adjective
Related words
enforcer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unenforceable
adjective
Advanced or less common
enforceability
noun
Uttrykk
enforce a ban
1/ɪnfˈɔɹs ə bˈæn/
fixed phrase
make sure a ban is followed
To make people obey a ban, such as a ban on smoking or travel.
Eksempler
- Airport staff are working hard to enforce the ban on liquids in hand luggage.
- The city has struggled to enforce a ban on short-term rentals.
enforce a contract
1/ɪnfˈɔɹs ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
formal
make sure a contract is honored
To use legal steps so that the promises in a contract are kept.
Eksempler
- If the client does not pay, we can go to court to enforce the contract.
- The company chose not to enforce the contract after the supplier went bankrupt.
enforce the law
1/ɪnfˈɔɹs ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
make sure the law is obeyed
To use power or authority so that people follow the law.
Eksempler
- It is the police who enforce the law, not make it.
- Without enough officers, it will be difficult to enforce the law in rural areas.