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enforce

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/ɪnˈfɔrs/ · en-force

To compel observance of or obedience to a law, rule, or obligation.

Meanings

verbformal

To compel observance of or obedience to a law, rule, or obligation.

کسی قانون، قاعدے یا فرض کی پابندی یا اطاعت پر مجبور کرنا۔

نافذ کرنا

naazir karna

Synonyms

implementexecutecompelعمل درآمد کرنااجبار کرناپابند کرنا

Antonyms

neglectignoredisregardنظرانداز کرناغفلت کرناتوجہ نہ دینا

Common Collocations

  • enforce a law
  • enforce rules
  • enforce regulations

Example Sentences

The government should enforce stricter laws on pollution.

حکومت کو آلودگی پر سخت قوانین نافذ کرنے چاہئیں۔

Hukoomat ko aloodgi par sakht qawaid naazir karne chahiyein.

It's essential to enforce safety regulations in the workplace.

کام کی جگہ پر حفاظتی اصول نافذ کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Kaam ki jagah par hifazati usoole naazir karna zaroori hai.

The school decided to enforce a new dress code.

اسکول نے نئے لباس کے قواعد نافذ کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

School ne naye libaas ke qawaid naazir karne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

reinforce:Reinforce means to strengthen something by adding support, while enforce means to compel obedience to rules.

Word Family

enforcement
nounنافذ کرنے کا عمل
enforcer
nounنافذ کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'enforce' as 'enforcing rules' in a formal way.

Picture a police officer enforcing the law on the streets.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

قوم کی حفاظت کے لیے ہر قاعدہ نافذ ہو۔

Qaum ki hifazat ke liye har qaidah naazir ho.

Every rule must be enforced for the protection of the nation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بندہ خدا کا بھی، اجر اس کے کسی عمل کا ہے۔

Banda Khuda ka bhi, ajar iske kisi amal ka hai.

A person's work, whether for God or the law, is rewarded.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "forciare" — to strengthen

First known use: 14th century

The term 'enforce' evolved from the Middle English 'enforcen' which directly translates to 'to force upon'.