forcing

v. making someone do something they do not want to do, or using physical strength to move something.

v. the act of compelling an agent to act against their will or using physical exertion to overcome resistance.

“The company was forcing its employees to work late every night without extra pay.”

“By forcing the issue during the board meeting, the CEO effectively silenced the opposition before they could present their counter-arguments.”

n. growing plants or flowers earlier in the year than usual by using heat or light.

n. the horticultural practice of inducing a plant to grow or bloom outside of its natural season, typically through temperature control.

“Forcing rhubarb in the dark makes it grow faster and taste sweeter.”

“The commercial nursery specialises in the forcing of lilies to ensure a steady supply for the early spring market.”

Technical

n. a change in the energy balance of the Earth, often causing temperatures to rise.

n. the influence that a factor has on the amount of energy that the Earth receives or loses.

“Scientists study how greenhouse gases contribute to climate forcing.”

“Radiative forcing is a key metric used to quantify the impact of various atmospheric constituents on the global energy budget.”

Academic · Technical

adj. in games like bridge, a move that requires your partner to keep playing.

adj. describing a bid or play that obligates a partner to continue the sequence rather than passing.

“He made a forcing bid, so his partner had to describe her hand further.”

“The responder's jump shift is a forcing move in this system, ensuring the auction remains open until a game-level contract is reached.”

Technical