Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with enforce in American Collocation
enforce
verb
transitive
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ɪnˈfɔrs/
strictly
aggressively
fully
rigidly
rigorously
strictly
stringently
strongly
vigorously
A recent survey found almost two-thirds of Edinburgh residents think parking restrictions should be strictly enforced .
correctly
adequately
correctly
effectively
properly
He stated that, in many developing countries, environmental protection legislation is not properly enforced .
a law or rule
law
legislation
order
regulations
rule
standards
At present it is very difficult to enforce the law in such cases.
an order to stop doing something
ban
blockade
curfew
embargo
prohibition
restriction
sanctions
There are fears that little is being done to enforce the ban.
agreement
agreement
You need to ensure that the tenancy agreement is enforced.
something that is wanted
conformity
discipline
obedience
uniformity
will
In the past corporal punishment was used to enforce discipline.
They were prepared to use military force to enforce their will.