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Meaning offorcein English

force

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Pluralforces
Past Tenseforced
Participle Verbforcing
Third Person Singularforces

Definitions

Noun
1. inner strength or mental energy; power to influence
2. power used against someone's will; coercion
3. a push or pull that causes movement or change
  The engine uses a great force to move the vehicle.
4. a police organization; law enforcement
  The city's force is responsible for enforcing traffic laws and regulations.
5. to exert power or influence; pressure
  The new employee felt the force of his boss's personality during the meeting.
Verb
1. to compel or coerce someone
  She will force him to attend the meeting.
2. to constrain or overcome limitations; resist
  The new policy aims to force companies to reduce emissions.
3. to drive or propel something forward
  The fire hose uses water pressure to force open the blocked valve.
4. to cause something to occur despite inertia
  The new law will force the company to change its business model.
5. to forcibly open something (lock, door, etc.)
  The firefighter had to force the door open to rescue the people inside.
6. a constabulary; government agency
  The government will deploy a special force to maintain order during the event.