(transitive) To abort an unresponsive computer program, bypassing the usual closure process.

(baseball) A play in which a baserunner on first base is required to advance to second base because the batter has become a runner, or a runner on second or third base is required to advance because a runner on a preceding base is so forced.

(physics) The force that acts between nucleons and binds protons and neutrons into atomic nuclei; the residual strong force

plural of force field

A convict sentenced to perform forced labor

A mighty natural force which is beyond human control, notably if potentially catastrophic, such as the elements (e.g. storms and extreme temperatures) or geological (e.g. seismic and volcanic) activity.

plural of forced laborer

(American football) A throw to a teammate from the player who is running with the ball in order to avoid being tackled.

(military) Alternative form of spaceforce / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see space, force.

(military) The military spaceforce of a particular armed forces. / (US, military, politics) Ellipsis of United States Space Force.