OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 2585

force

/fɔːs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
forcejar • forzar • violentar
To cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force.
Janet Tobacman of Woman Organized for Reproductive Choice (WORC) in Chicago and New Jewish Agenda stated, "R2N2 needs omre discussion and action around sexuality in general," forci…
The comedian's jokes weren't funny, but I forced a laugh now and then.
descerrajar • forzar • violentar
To forcibly open (a door, lock etc.).
I forgot my keys in and so we had to force (open) the door.
compeler • constreñir • obligar
To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold.