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impose strictness

[ɪmˈpoʊz ˈstrɪktnəs]
verb phrase
impor rigor
1. to enforce or establish strict rules, discipline, or standards
The principal decided to impose strictness on student conduct.
O diretor decidiu impor rigor na conduta dos alunos.
2. to demand compliance with rigid requirements or regulations
Management will impose strictness regarding attendance policies.
A administração vai impor rigor em relação às políticas de assiduidade.
NYC Slang
crack down
Synonyms
enforce disciplineestablish strict rulesdemand compliancetighten regulationsapply rigor
Antonyms
relax standardsloosen restrictionsallow leniencypermit flexibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impor rigor
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
impor rigor
Standard business and educational contexts
Portugal
impor rigidez
Slightly more formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down the law
put one's foot down
tighten the screws
call for order
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