enforce

US /ɪnˈfɔ:rs/

UK /ɪnˈfɔ:s/

A2

verb

  • To force something to be done or accepted
  • To make (a rule) active or effective
  • To force something to be done or accepted
  • To make (a rule) active or effective

Examples

The ban cannot be legally enforced.

a system of local inspectors to help enforce presidential decrees