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• Bezieht sich darauf, dass etwas durch Autorität, Macht oder Gewalt durchgesetzt, verordnet oder erzwungen wird; oft im Sinne von vorgeschrieben, verbindlich oder aufgezwungen.

Describes something that is made to happen or be obeyed, typically by using authority or force.

1. Made compulsoryB2formal

   Something that is imposed or made obligatory by authority or law.

   Erzwungen

   • The enforced lockdown lasted for several weeks.
   • Enforced compliance with safety regulations is mandatory.
   • The new rules were strictly enforced by the authorities.

   Synonymebindingcompulsoryimposedmandatoryobligatoryrequired

   Antonymediscretionaryelectivefreeoptionalvoluntary

2. Imposed by external forceB2formal

   A situation or condition that is forced upon someone against their will.

   Erzwungen

   • The enforced silence in the library was uncomfortable.
   • He lived under enforced exile for many years.
   • The enforced curfew restricted movement after dark.

   Synonymeconstrainedforcedimposedinvoluntary

   Antonymechosenfreeoptionalvoluntarywilling

• Durchsetzen bedeutet, dafür zu sorgen, dass eine Regel, ein Gesetz oder eine Verpflichtung eingehalten und befolgt wird, notfalls mit Zwang oder Autorität. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas mit Nachdruck geltend zu machen oder zu erzwingen.

A verb used to indicate the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

1. Compel complianceB2formal

   To make sure that a law, rule, or regulation is obeyed.

   Durchsetzung erzwingen

   • The police enforce traffic laws to keep roads safe.
   • The school strictly enforces its dress code policy.
   • New regulations were enforced to protect the environment.

   Synonymeadministerapplycarry outexecuteimposeuphold

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglectviolatewaive

2. Impose by forceB2formal

   To force someone to do something or to make something happen.

   Erzwingen

   • The government enforced mandatory vaccinations during the outbreak.
   • The manager enforced a strict deadline for the project.
   • They enforced the new safety protocols across all factories.

   Synonymecoercecompelconstrainforceimposeoblige

   Antonymeabandonallowforgoignoreneglectpermitwaive