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Definition of in force - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
activeactively exerting power or influence
- The new regulations are now in force.
2.
law rulecurrently valid or being enforced
- The new regulations are in force starting today..
Expressions with in force
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arrive in large numbers or with impact
Protesters came in force to the rally.
strategic decision to reduce staff numbers
The reduction in force was part of the company's restructuring plan.
currently valid and legally binding
The contract is still in force and effect.
military operation to get information by attacking enemy positions
The commander ordered a reconnaissance in force to test enemy lines.
Terms with in force included in their meaning
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physical damage
make an opening in something using force or explosion
children games
engage in physical play with force or aggression
strength
in a manner lacking strength or force
liquid
propelled in a narrow stream with force
military
officer in the army, air force, or marine corps
ongoing
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
life events
power or force controlling what happens in life
strong expression
in a way that shows strong force or feeling
with energy
in a way that shows great energy or force
with force
in a way that involves physical force or violence
irregular fighter
person in a small group fighting a stronger force
law
in force or having an effect
security
head of a private security force in a business
action
in a manner involving physical force or aggression
physics
force that water exerts on surfaces in a space or system
influence
strength or force in political activities
war
the leading force in a military attack
manner
in a careful and moderate way without extreme force or emotion
sound
grow gradually in force or loudness
speech
extra force on a syllable or word in speech
valid
remaining in force or status
physics
difference in force per area between two measured points in a system
physics
condition in physics with no net force
legally active
actually in force or operation
Examples of in force in a sentence
The old law remained in force despite the changes. The old law is still in force despite the new changes. These rules will remain in force until further notice.
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- French:en vigueur, applicable, ...
- German:in Kraft, ...
- Italian:in vigore, valido, ...
- Spanish:en vigor, ...
- Portuguese:em vigor, ...
- Chinese:生效的, ...
- Japanese:施行中の, 施行中, ...
- Arabic:سارٍ, سَارِي المَفْعُول, ...
- Hebrew:תָּקֵף, קַיָּם, ...
- Russian:действующий, в силе, ...
- Ukrainian:чинний, ...
- Hindi:लागू, ...
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