Origin: Germanic Old English prefix
Definition, synonyms and related words
The art of raising plants at an earlier season than is normal, especially by using a hotbed
"The gardener spent all winter forcing the early tulips in a heated greenhouse so they would bloom before spring."
In plain English: Forcing is putting pressure on someone to do something they don't want to do.
"The forcing of peace talks was required to stop the fighting in the region."
Usage: Use the noun forcing only in specific contexts like horticulture or bridge games where it refers to artificially advancing growth or compelling bids respectively. Avoid confusing this technical term with everyday language that simply describes applying pressure, as no common synonym exists for those general situations.
present participle of force
"The strong wind was forcing the small boat off course."
In plain English: To force something means to make it happen by using strong pressure or power so that there is no choice but to do what you want.
"The strong wind was forcing rain into our house through an open window."
Pertaining to a bid which requires partner to continue bidding rather than pass.
"After my opponent passed, I made a forcing bid that required my partner to keep bidding instead of passing immediately."
In plain English: Forcing means making someone do something they don't want to by using pressure or threats.
"The forcing conditions in that greenhouse allowed the tomatoes to ripen much faster than usual."
The word forcing is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the base verb force. This construction indicates the action or process of applying physical power to compel someone or something.