Enforcing

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈfɔːrs/

Enforcing (verb)

  1. make sure people follow rules or laws by using authority.
  2. ensure that a rule or law is obeyed by using force or authority.

Examples

  • The teacher enforced the classroom rules strictly.
  • The manager enforced the new policy effectively.

Common collocations: enforce a rule, enforce a policy, strictly enforce, enforce compliance, enforce regulations

Synonyms of Enforcing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Enforcing

  • — failing to enforce or maintain
  • — choosing not to enforce