Fer complir
Example: El professor va fer complir les normes de la classe estrictament.
Definition
"Fer complir" is a Catalan verb phrase meaning to enforce or make sure that rules, laws, or standards are obeyed or followed strictly. For example, it can describe the action of ensuring classroom rules are adhered to by students.
Etymology
The phrase "fer complir" comes from Catalan, where "fer" means to make or do, and "complir" means to fulfill or comply. Together, they form a phrase meaning to cause something to be fulfilled or enforced. Did you know that this construction reflects a common way in Catalan to express causation by combining verbs?
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"Fer complir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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