Definition & Meaning of "force"

a physical power, strength, or energy that allows an object to change its motion or position

a powerful effect or influence

(physics) an effect that causes a body to move or change direction

group of people willing to obey orders

one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

(of a law) having legal validity

a group of people having the power of effective action

to pressure someone to do something against their will or better judgment

to exert effort to accomplish a particular outcome or result

to use physical power or coercion to gain entry into something