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(noun) force, force play, force-out
a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
the shortstop got the runner at second on a force
(verb) gouge
force with the thumb
gouge out his eyes
(verb) eject, squeeze out, squirt
cause to come out in a squirt
the boy squirted water at his little sister
(verb) evict
expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process
The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months
(verb) crowd out
press, force, or thrust out of a small space
The weeds crowded out the flowers
(verb) rouse, rout out, drive out
force or drive out
The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.
(verb) can, dismiss, displace, send away, sack, terminate, fire, give notice, give the axe, give the sack
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
The boss fired his secretary today; The company terminated 25% of its workers
(verb) depose
force to leave (an office)