1. to make people obey a law or rule
2. to make something happen by using force or pressure

Examples

• The police enforce traffic laws by issuing tickets to speeders.
• The school will enforce its dress code more strictly this year.
• It’s difficult to enforce rules without proper supervision.
• The judge decided to enforce the contract terms.
• Security guards enforce the no-smoking policy in the building.
• The government plans to enforce new environmental regulations.
• Teachers must enforce classroom rules consistently.