force

gale

The storm arrived with gale force winds that knocked over trees across the city.

resort to, use

The police had to use force to break up the violent protest outside the stadium.

take sth by

The burglar took the jewelry by force when the owner refused to open the safe.

feel

After the accident, she felt the force of the impact and knew her car needed serious repairs.

by ~

The police had to enter the building by force to rescue the hostages inside.

catch/experience/feel/meet/take the full force of sth

When the hurricane hit, the coastal town experienced the full force of nature's power.

meet force with force

When the protesters became violent, the police decided to meet force with force.

the use of force

Police officers are trained when the use of force becomes necessary during arrests.

external, internal

The external forces acting on the bridge during the storm caused significant structural damage.

exert

The stronger player exerted force throughout the match to win easily.

balance

The government had to balance military force with diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

field

There seemed to be an invisible force field around her that made people nervous to approach.

~ between

There is a strong force between the two magnets that keeps them pushed apart.

a balance of forces

The treaty aimed to maintain a balance of forces between the two neighboring countries.

binding, legal, statutory

The new safety regulations have legal force throughout the entire country.

come into

The safety regulations come into force next month at all factories.

in ~

The new traffic rules have been in force since January, so drivers need to follow them carefully.

the force of law

Company policies don't carry the force of law, so employees can sometimes challenge them in court.

destructive, disruptive, negative, subversive

Climate change is becoming a destructive force that threatens communities around the world.

external, international, outside

The government blamed international forces for the economic crisis affecting the country.

natural

Wind and water are natural forces that have shaped the coastline over thousands of years.

dark, demonic, evil, malevolent

She believed that evil forces were responsible for all the misfortunes in her life.

cultural, economic, intellectual, market, moral, political, productive, revolutionary, social

Education is a powerful force for social change in many countries around the world.

remain

He remains the driving force of the team even though he no longer plays professionally.

balance

The government tried to balance the forces of business growth and environmental protection.

~ behind

The technology company's success was driven by the force behind their founder's vision.

~ for

Education has been a powerful force for progress in developing countries.

a balance of forces

The balance of forces between the two teams shifted dramatically after halftime.

a force to be reckoned with

Her determination and talent made her a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

small, token

The government sent a small force of police officers to control the crowd at the protest.

crack, elite, special

The country deployed its special forces to rescue the hostages from the dangerous situation.

combined, joint

The joint forces of the police and army worked together to restore order after the disaster.

labour, sales

The factory increased its labour force by hiring fifty new workers last month.

assemble, create, form, mobilize, set up

The government had to mobilize military forces to help with the flood disaster.

send

The government decided to send additional police forces to the stadium during the match.

deploy, use

The government decided to use force to stop the violent protesters from entering the building.

join

After graduating, he joined the police force to serve his community.

combine, join

The environmental groups combined forces to push for stricter pollution laws.

control sth

Military forces controlled the entire region after the conflict ended.

in a/the ~

My brother joined the police force last year and now works in the city center.

a member of a force, the withdrawal of a force

The government announced plans for the withdrawal of forces from the conflict zone next month.