LEARNit Dictionary

force

noun
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
violent physical action used to obtain or achieve something
زور, خشونت
2
B1
physical strength, especially as shown when something hits something else
نیرو, قوت, زور
the force of the explosion/impact
The shopping centre took the full force of the blast.
You have to apply some force to move the lever.
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small.
3
B2
the strong effect or influence of something
اثر, تأثیر
They realized the force of her argument.
a leader who inspired others with the force of his personality
He controlled himself by sheer force of will.
Grant drove the point home with considerable force.
She spoke with force and deliberation.
4
B2
a person or thing that has a lot of power or influence
شخصیت تاثیرگذار, نیروی موثر, عامل قدرتمند, قدرت تاثیرگذار
the forces of good/evil
They believe that market forces should determine prices.
Ron is the driving force behind the project.
She's a force to be reckoned with.
a force for good/evil
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change.
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control.
Social media has become a major force in political campaigns.
5
the authority of something
قدرت, اقتدار
The court ruled that these standards have force in English law.
The contract was not signed and has no binding force.
These guidelines do not have the force of law.
The culprits must expect to face the full force of the law.
6
B1
a group of people who have been organized for a particular purpose
نیرو, گروه
a member of the sales force
She has attracted a force of passionate young individuals who are committed to the organization.
see also labour force, task force(2), workforce
7
B1
a trained and organized group of police, soldiers or other military personnel
نیرو, واحد نظامی, گروه نظامی, گروه سازمان یافته
Rebel forces now control most of the capital.
Government forces captured the rebel positions.
coalition/allied forces
a peacekeeping force
He called on the local population to rise up against the occupying forces.
American special forces pride themselves on their elite status.
The government deployed military forces to attack terrorist strongholds.
The British were ordered to withdraw their forces immediately.
see also air force, police force, security forces, strike force, task force(1)
8
the army, navy and air force
نیرو, نیروهای مسلح, ارتش, قوا
life in the forces
Daisy intends to join the forces when she leaves school this summer.
see also armed forces
9
the weapons and soldiers that an army, etc. has, considered as things that may be used
نیرو, ارتش, قوای نظامی
strategic nuclear forces.
The government is negotiating cuts to nuclear forces.
10
the police force
نیروی انتظامی, پلیس, نیروی پلیس, نیروهای پلیس
He joined the force twenty years ago.
11
B2
an effect that causes things to move in a particular way
نیرو, زور
The moon exerts a force on the earth.
the force of gravity
the sun's magnetic force
Because of the increased mass, more force is needed to accelerate the object.
see also centrifugal force, centripetal force, strong force, weak force
12
a unit for measuring the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale
نیروی باد, نیروی مقیاس بوفورت
a force 9 gale
a gale force wind
verb
B1
OPAL
1
B1
to make somebody do something that they do not want to do
مجبور کردن, تحمیل کردن, وادار کردن
synonym compel
2
B2
to use physical strength to move somebody/something into a particular position
وادار کردن, جابجا کردن به زور
to force a lock/window/door
Someone had tried to force (an) entry .
She forced her way through the crowd of reporters.
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand.
The door had been forced open.
3
to make something happen, especially before other people are ready
تحمیل کردن, مجبور کردن, وادار کردن
He was in a position where he had to force a decision.
Building a new road here will force house prices down.
4
to make yourself smile, laugh, etc. rather than doing it naturally
لبخند زدن به زور
She managed to force a smile.
5
to make fruit, plants, etc. grow or develop faster than normal by keeping them in special conditions
تسریع رشد
forced rhubarb
(figurative)It is unwise to force a child's talent.