Meaning of forced In English

• 0 done against your wishes:

  • forced repatriation

  • The plane had to make a forced landing because one of the engines failed.

  • She tried hard to smile but suspected that it looked forced.

• 1 involving physical, often violent, strength or power:

  • There were no obvious signs of forced entry into the house.

• 2 done against your wishes, or because it is suddenly made necessary by an unexpected situation:

  • The plane made a forced landing in Denver.

• 3 done against someone's wishes:

  • The forced closure of the plant has shocked the local business community.

  • The company will use any proceeds from a forced sale to pay off debt.

  • a forced departure/exit/resignation Some companies lost billions of dollars, leading to forced resignations of their chief executives.