Out in force Meaning in English
expression
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹs
OWT in FORS
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔːs
OWT in FAWS
Definition
If people are 'out in force', a large number of them are present or participating, especially for a specific event or purpose.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal expression, often used in news or everyday conversation about groups showing up together. Common with groups like 'fans', 'police', or 'protesters'. Not used for single individuals or small, casual gatherings.
Spanish: en masa - en gran númeroPortuguese (BR): em peso - em grande númeroPortuguese (PT): em força - em grande númeroChinese (Simplified): 大批地 - 大规模出现Chinese (Traditional): 大批地 - 大規模出現Hindi: बड़ी संख्या मेंArabic: بأعداد كبيرة - بقوةBengali: ভিড় করে - দল বেঁধেRussian: в большом количестве - массовоJapanese: 大勢で - 多数でVietnamese: đông đảo - với số lượng lớnKorean: 대거 - 대규모로Turkish: kalabalık halde - toplucaUrdu: کثیر تعداد میں - بڑی تعداد میںIndonesian: berbondong-bondong - dalam jumlah besar
Example Sentences
The fans came out in force to support their team.
basic
Police were out in force during the parade.
basic
Protesters were out in force outside city hall.
basic
Volunteers showed up out in force to clean the park after the storm.
natural
Local businesses turned out in force for the community festival.
natural
It was raining, but people still came out in force for the concert.
natural