forge

to make metal objects by heating and hammering the metal

forjar, fundir

• forge a sword

Collocations forge an axe · forge a knife

• The blacksmith forged the blade from iron.

  El herrero forjó la hoja de hierro.

to make a false copy of something, especially to deceive people

fabricar, falsificar

• forge a document

Collocations forge a signature · forge a passport

• The criminal forged the documents to escape.

  El delincuente falsificó los documentos para escapar.

to achieve or reach a particular level, position, or goal

alcanzar, lograr

• forge an alliance

Collocations forge a partnership · forge a relationship

• The company forged a strong partnership with the local community.

  La empresa logró una fuerte alianza con la comunidad local.

to move forward or make progress, especially in a difficult situation

avanzar, progresar

• forge ahead

Collocations forge ahead with the project · forge ahead in life

• The team forged ahead despite the setbacks.

  El equipo avanzó a pesar de los contratiempos.

to force one's way through something difficult or unpleasant

forzar, luchar para pasar

• forge a path

Collocations forge a path through the jungle · forge a way forward

• The explorers forged their way through dense forest.

  Los exploradores forzaron su camino a través del espeso bosque.