forcing

[ˈfɔːsɪŋ]

forcing Definition

  • 1making someone do something against their will
  • 2causing something to happen sooner or more quickly than it would otherwise

Using forcing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forcing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The forcing of children to work in factories was a common practice in the past.

  • Example

    The government's forcing of the new policy led to protests from citizens.

  • Example

    The forcing of the door caused it to break.

  • Example

    The forcing of the plant resulted in early blooms.

forcing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forcing

Antonyms for forcing

Phrases with forcing

  • a stimulus that compels an action or change

    Example

    The pandemic acted as a forcing function for remote work.

  • a greenhouse used for growing plants out of season or earlier than usual

    Example

    The gardener used a forcing house to grow tomatoes in winter.

  • to try to make something happen before it is ready or appropriate

    Example

    He was accused of forcing the issue by proposing marriage after only a few dates.

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Summary: forcing in Brief

The term 'forcing' [ˈfɔːsɪŋ] refers to making someone do something against their will or causing something to happen sooner or more quickly than it would otherwise. It can be seen in historical practices like the forcing of children to work in factories, and in modern contexts like the forcing function of the pandemic on remote work. Phrases like 'forcing function' and 'forcing house' denote stimuli that compel action or change, while 'forcing the issue' implies trying to make something happen prematurely.

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