I.force [Brit fɔːs, Am fɔrs] N
2. force MIL:
- force f
3. force fig:
- force f
4. force (strong influence):
- force f
5. force U (organized group):
- forces fpl
7. force PHYS:
- force f
II.[armed] forces N npl MIL
III.in force ADV
2. in force (gen) LAW:
IV.force [Brit fɔːs, Am fɔrs] VB trans
1. force (compel, oblige):
- the earthquake forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents
- protesters have forced a public inquiry