Force
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British pronunciation/fˈɔːs/
American pronunciation/ˈfɔɹs/

Definition & Meaning of "force"

Force
01

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

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The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests.
The special operations force was deployed to handle the high-risk mission and secure the hostages.
02

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

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03

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

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The strong wind exerted a powerful force against the windows.
Gravity is a fundamental force that keeps objects anchored to the Earth.
04

a powerful effect or influence

05

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

06

group of people willing to obey orders

07

one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

08

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

09

(of a law) having legal validity

10

a group of people having the power of effective action

to force
01

to make someone behave a certain way or do a particular action, even if they do not want to

Ditransitive: to force sb to do sth
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The authoritarian government often forces citizens to conform to its ideologies.
Yesterday, he reluctantly forced himself to attend the mandatory training session.
02

to exert pressure or strength to achieve a particular outcome, often against opposition or resistance

Complex Transitive: to force sth [adj]
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He forced the door open with all his strength after it got stuck.
She forced the stubborn jar lid open by tapping it with a spoon and applying downward pressure.
03

to squeeze or push something into a tight or confined space

Transitive: to force sth somewhere
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He had to force the large box into the already packed storage closet.
The carpenter used a mallet to force the wooden peg into the tight joint.
04

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

Ditransitive: to force sb into an action or decision
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She felt pressured by her peers to smoke cigarettes, but she refused to let them force her into it.
He felt his parents were trying to force him into a career path he had no interest in pursuing.
05

to exert effort to accomplish a particular outcome or result

Transitive: to force an outcome
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The negotiator forced a compromise between the two parties.
The manager forced changes in the company's policies to improve employee satisfaction.
06

take by force

Transitive: to force a point of entry
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