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enforce strictness

[ɪnˈfɔːrs ˈstrɪktnəs]
verb phrase
impor rigor; fazer cumprir a disciplina
1. To insist upon and compel compliance with strict rules, standards, or discipline
The principal decided to enforce strictness in the classroom to improve student behavior.
O diretor decidiu impor rigor na sala de aula para melhorar o comportamento dos alunos.
2. To apply regulations or rules in a rigorous and uncompromising manner
The company will enforce strictness regarding attendance policies.
A empresa vai fazer cumprir rigorosamente as políticas de assiduidade.
NYC Slang
lay down the law; keep it tight
Synonyms
enforce disciplineimpose strictnessmaintain strict standardsinsist on complianceapply rigorously
Antonyms
relax standardsbe lenientpermit flexibilityallow laxityease restrictions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
impor rigor; aplicar disciplina rígida
most common usage
São Paulo
fazer cumprir o rigor
formal business context
Portugal
impor severidade; fazer cumprir regras com austeridade
more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a tight ship
keep someone on a short leash
lay down the law
crack the whip
keep things in line
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