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to fork over
[phrase form: fork]
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to give something particularly one's possessions to someone, often unwillingly
Example
Reluctantly, she forked over her prized necklace as collateral for the loan.
The company demanded that employees fork over their personal cell phone numbers for emergency contact purposes.
Despite his protests, he eventually had to fork over his car keys to the valet.
The suspect had no choice but to fork over his wallet when confronted by the mugger.
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