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enforce security

[en-FORS si-KYUR-i-tee]
verb phrase
fazer cumprir a segurança
1. to compel obedience to security rules, protocols, or measures; to ensure that security policies are implemented and followed
The company must enforce security measures to protect customer data.
A empresa deve fazer cumprir as medidas de segurança para proteger os dados dos clientes.
2. to take action to maintain safety and order by implementing and monitoring security procedures
Security personnel enforce security at the airport entrance.
O pessoal de segurança faz cumprir a segurança na entrada do aeroporto.
Synonyms
implement securitymaintain securityensure securityuphold security measuresimpose security protocols
Antonyms
neglect securityignore securitycompromise securityweaken security

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer cumprir a segurança; reforçar a segurança
commonly used in business and law enforcement contexts
São Paulo
aplicar medidas de segurança
more technical/formal usage in corporate settings
Portugal
fazer valer a segurança; impor medidas de segurança
formal, legal contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down the law
crack down on
tighten security
lock things down
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