Force through Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To make something happen or be accepted, even if others oppose it, especially by using power or authority.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used about laws, decisions, or changes that are pushed despite significant resistance. Slightly negative or disapproving; often involves authority. Common with politics and business. Do not confuse with 'go through by force' (physical action).
Spanish: imponer - aprobar por la fuerzaPortuguese (BR): impor à força - aprovar à forçaPortuguese (PT): impor à força - aprovar à forçaChinese (Simplified): 强行通过Chinese (Traditional): 強行通過Hindi: ज़बरदस्ती लागू करना - जबरन पारित करनाArabic: فرض بالقوة - تمرير بالقوةBengali: জোর করে চাপিয়ে দেওয়া - জবরদস্তি পাশ করানোRussian: продавить - протолкнуть силойJapanese: 強引に押し通す - 強制的に進めるVietnamese: ép buộc thông qua - áp đặtKorean: 강행하다 - 억지로 밀어붙이다Turkish: zorla geçirmek - dayatmakUrdu: زبردستی منظور کروانا - طاقت سے نافذ کرواناIndonesian: memaksakan - memaksakan lewat
Example Sentences
The bill was forced through parliament late last night.
natural
They’re trying to force through a merger nobody actually wants.
natural
We can’t just force through our plans without listening to others.
natural
The government tried to force through a new law.
basic
They managed to force through the changes despite protests.
basic
He wants to force through his ideas in every meeting.
basic