LookItUpin force
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈfɔrs/ · UK /ɪn ˈfɔːs/
in force means: If a law, rule, or agreement is this, people must currently follow it.
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If a law, rule, or agreement is this, people must currently follow it.
- The ban is still in force.
- These rules were in force last year.
- The agreement will remain in force until June.
With many people present together, especially police or soldiers who can control a situation.
- The police arrived in force.
- Soldiers returned in force to secure the border.
- Officers were out in force during the protest.
With a large, impressive amount of equipment, staff, or other resources.
- The company exhibited in force.
- They presented in force, bringing their best equipment and specialists.
- The brand participated in force with a huge stand and dozens of products.
Questions about in force
What does in force mean?
If a law, rule, or agreement is this, people must currently follow it.
What is in force in other languages?
Türkçe: yürürlükte · Español: en vigor · Français: en vigueur · Deutsch: in Kraft · Italiano: in vigore · 日本語: 施行中の
How do you pronounce in force?
In American English /ɪn ˈfɔrs/; in British English /ɪn ˈfɔːs/.
How do you use in force in a sentence?
The ban is still in force. These rules were in force last year.
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