enforced

• Que é imposto ou aplicado por autoridade, regra ou força; que se obriga alguém a cumprir ou aceitar.

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.

   Obrigatório

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

   Sinônimosbindingcompulsoryimposedmandatoryobligatoryrequired

   Antônimosdiscretionaryelectivefreeoptionalvoluntary

2. Imposed by external forceB2formal

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

   Imposto à força

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

   Sinônimosconstrainedforcedimposedinvoluntary

   Antônimoschosenfreeoptionalvoluntarywilling

• Verbo usado para indicar a imposição do cumprimento de uma lei, regra ou obrigação, fazendo com que seja obedecida ou aplicada.

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.

   Fazer cumprir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadministerapplycarry outexecuteimposeuphold

   Antônimosdisregardignoreneglectviolatewaive

2. Impose by forceB2formal

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

   Impor pela força

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoercecompelconstrainforceimposeoblige

   Antônimosabandonallowforgoignoreneglectpermitwaive