I.force [ingl brit fɔːs, ingl am fɔrs] SOST
2. force MILIT:
- force f
3. force fig:
- force f
4. force (strong influence):
- force f
5. force U (organized group):
- forces fpl
7. force FIS:
- force f
II.[armed] forces SOST sost pl MILIT
III.in force AVV
2. in force (gen) DIR:
IV.force [ingl brit fɔːs, ingl am fɔrs] VB vb trans
1. force (compel, oblige):
- the earthquake forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents
- protesters have forced a public inquiry