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What does "force" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with force, also see brute force; driving force; in force; join forces; reckon with (force to be reckoned with).

See force in WNW Idioms

in force

in full strength; in full number
in effect; operative; valid

See force in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

force (someone's) hand

To force to act or speak prematurely or unwillingly.

in force

In full strength; in large numbers: Demonstrators were out in force.
In effect; operative: a rule that is no longer in force.

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