en
force
Third Person
enforces
Present Participle
enforcing
Past Tense
enforced
Past Participle
enforced
1
to make individuals to behave in a particular way
transitive
- The company implemented new policies to enforce ethical behavior in the workplace.
- The teacher can't enforce collaboration on group projects if students are unwilling to work together.
- It's challenging for a manager to enforce teamwork if there is a lack of motivation among team members.
- In a volunteer organization, it's difficult to enforce active participation among members who are not fully committed.
2
to ensure that a law or rule is followed
transitive
- The police are tasked with enforcing the laws to maintain public order.
- The new principal vowed to strictly enforce the school's dress code policy.
- It is important to enforce safety regulations to prevent workplace accidents.
- The government passed new legislation to enforce stricter environmental protections.
- Security personnel enforce the venue's rules to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees.
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