force

the ability to make things happen or to control people and events

fuerza, poder

• by force

Collocations force of nature · use force

• The army used force to control the crowd.

  El ejército usó la fuerza para controlar a la multitud.

a powerful natural event or force of nature

fuerza, fenómeno natural

• the force of the wind

Collocations force of gravity · natural forces

• The force of the earthquake was felt throughout the region.

  La fuerza del terremoto se sintió en toda la región.

a group of soldiers or police officers who work together

fuerzas, tropas

• armed forces

Collocations military force · police force

• The police force is responsible for maintaining order.

  La fuerza policial es responsable de mantener el orden.

to make someone do something that they do not want to do

obligar, forzar

• force sb to do sth

Collocations force someone into action · forced to resign

• They were forced to leave their homes.

  Fueron obligados a dejar sus hogares.

to push something with great strength or effort

forzar, empujar con fuerza

• force sth into/through sth

Collocations force a door open · forced entry

• He forced the key into the lock.

  Forzó la llave en la cerradura.

to make someone or something do what you want them to do, often by using power or influence

influir, forzar

• force sb into sth

Collocations forced marriage · forced retirement

• She was forced into a marriage she didn't want.

  Fue forzada a un matrimonio que no quería.

to have a strong effect on something or someone

afectar, influir fuertemente en

• force sth to do sth

Collocations forced growth · forced change

• The new law will force companies to reduce emissions.

  La nueva ley obligará a las empresas a reducir sus emisiones.

to use military power against someone or something

atacar, usar la fuerza militar

• force sb into sth

Collocations forced invasion · forced occupation

• The country was forced to surrender.

  El país fue forzado a rendirse.