enjoin in French
enjoin in French is enjoindre — enjoin means to order someone firmly to do something.
enjoin in French
enjoindre
(transitive, chiefly, literary) To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
What does "enjoin" mean?
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verb To order someone firmly to do something.
"At some landmark in the jungle the beater halted, pointed to the ground as a sign that this spot would do, and put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence."
- verb To set something down as an official rule that must be followed.
- verb To stop someone from doing something by a court order.
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- At some landmark in the jungle the beater halted, pointed to the ground as a sign that this spot would do, and put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence.
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What is "enjoin" in French?
"enjoin" in French is enjoindre. enjoin means: To order someone firmly to do something.
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