compel

kəmˈpɛl
compelledcompelling
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Translation of compel into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

force action

force someone to do something
  • The court can compel a witness to testify.Das Gericht kann einen Zeugen zwingen auszusagen
2.

moral obligation

cause someone to feel they must do something
  • She felt compelled to speak out against injustice.Sie fühlte sich verpflichtet, gegen Ungerechtigkeit zu sprechen.
3.

extraction

obtain something by using force
  • The invaders compelled resources from the conquered land.Die Eindringlinge erzwangen Ressourcen aus dem eroberten Land.
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Synonyms and analogies of compel in English

v.coerceforceobligeMore synonyms

Examples of compel in a sentence

  • The threat of punishment will compel them to comply.
  • He was compelled to donate generously.
  • The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
  • The captors compelled money from the hostage's family.
  • Soldiers compelled supplies from local farmers.

Translations of "compel" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
zwingenv.

The urgent situation will compel us to take immediate action for safety.

Die dringende Situation wird uns zwingen, sofort Maßnahmen zur Sicherheit zu ergreifen.

erzwingenv.

Without legal power, the organization cannot compel compliance from its members.

Ohne rechtliche Befugnis kann die Organisation keine Einhaltung von ihren Mitgliedern erzwingen.

dazu zwingenv.

A lack of resources can compel organizations to find innovative solutions.

Ressourcenmangel kann Organisationen dazu zwingen, innovative Lösungen zu finden.

verpflichtenv.

His strict code of conduct will compel employees to adhere to the rules.

Sein strenger Verhaltenskodex wird die Mitarbeiter zur Einhaltung der Regeln verpflichten.

nötigenv.

Financial challenges can compel families to adjust their spending habits significantly.

Finanzielle Herausforderungen können Familien dazu nötigen, ihre Ausgabengewohnheiten erheblich anzupassen.

manipulierenv.

And I can compel her to lower her fee, if you want.

Ich kann sie manipulieren, ihr Gehalt zu senken.

veranlassenv.

The manager's decision should compel everyone to reconsider their current strategies.

Die Entscheidung des Managers sollte alle dazu veranlassen, ihre aktuellen Strategien zu überdenken.

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compel: Examples and translations in context

A subpoena can compel someone to testify under oath in a court.

Eine Vorladung kann jemanden zwingen, vor Gericht unter Eid auszusagen.

A lack of resources can compel organizations to find innovative solutions.

Ressourcenmangel kann Organisationen dazu zwingen, innovative Lösungen zu finden.

German industry does not compel anyone to purchase its products.

Die deutsche Industrie zwingt niemanden, ihre Produkte zu kaufen.

Lawmakers, retailers and customers compel them to minimise the risks.

Gesetzgeber, Handel und Kunden zwingen sie, die Risiken zu minimieren.

Sometimes his encounters compel him to rethink his view of the world.

Manchmal zwingen die Begegnungen ihn, sein Weltbild neu zu denken.

Poor performance will compel the company to change its marketing approach.

Schlechte Leistungen werden das Unternehmen dazu zwingen, seinen Marketingansatz zu ändern.

She is here now, but we can't compel her to stay.

Sie ist da, wir können sie nicht zwingen zu bleiben.

The events of the last seven hours compel us to change this policy.

Die Ereignisse der letzten sieben Stunden zwingen uns, diese Linie zu ändern.

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