Meaning of force in English
the force of nature
the force of the wind
the force of the explosion
The hurricane has lost its force.
2. physical strength and its use
use brute force on
3. Physics, an influence, such as push or pull, that tends to produce, change or stop the motion of a body; impetus
the force of gravity
4. ｟usu. the -s｠ a country’s military force or the military power
the Armed Forces
the air force
the police force
Army-Navy-Air Force
Our forces suffered[met] a defeat.
5. power to influence, control, or persuade; effectiveness; virtue
by force of contrast ー by showing a strong or wide difference
1. make someone do something against their will by using force or power; compel or impose
He was forced into doing unreasonable labor.
He forced himself to go even though he had a temperature.
2. ｟- one’s way｠ make a way through by physical strength in order to get somewhere
They forced their way into the building.
3. break a door open by force; force open
They forced the safe open.
4. get or take something by force; pick or squeeze
The man forced a bag out of her hand.
5. produce or effect something by force
She forced a smile.