noun:physical power or strength exerted on an object, measured as a vector quantity in physics
The force applied to the lever lifted the heavy weight.
noun:the ability to compel or coerce someone to act against their will
The police used force to break up the violent demonstration.
noun:a military or police unit, especially an elite one
A special forces team was sent to secure the perimeter.
noun:legal authority or binding power, as in the force of law
The agreement is enforceable by the force of law.
noun:the persuasive power of an argument or idea
The force of his reasoning convinced the committee.
verb:to compel someone to do something by using power or authority
The manager forced the staff to stay late to finish the project.
verb:to apply physical pressure or effort to move or shape something
She forced the jammed drawer open with her hand.
verb:to cause an event or condition to occur, especially through external pressure
The snowstorm forced the cancellation of the flight.
verb:to break into a place by using physical strength or tools
Thieves forced the lock and entered the house.
verb:to make an object move in a particular direction by exerting pressure
He forced the car onto the road after it stalled.
