enforce

verb20 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

To apply rules in a way that must be obeyed.

To apply rules in a way that produces the intended result.

To implement or apply a rule or law completely.

To apply rules with great care and attention to detail.

To apply rules in the correct or appropriate way.

To apply rules with energy and determination.

To apply rules or conditions in a very strict and severe way.

To apply rules in a very strict and inflexible way.

To apply rules in the same way over time.

To apply rules through the legal system.

To apply rules only to certain people or in certain situations.

Used when enforcing a rule or law is challenging.

Similar to 'difficult to enforce', suggesting a high level of challenge.

Indicates the ability to enforce something.

Used when a rule or law cannot be enforced at all.

To take actions or measures in order to enforce something.

To try or attempt to enforce something.

To assist in the process of enforcing something.

To state that you will not enforce something.

To politely refuse to enforce something.