force out

present singular third person forces out · participle present forcing out · participle past forced out · past forced out · alternative force-out · alternative forceout

1. To cause something to be ejected

   We are going to force out intolerance.

   Synonyms: extrude, oust

2. ball gamesTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground

   Jones forced out Smith to end the inning.

plural force outs · alternative force-out · alternative forceout

1. ball gamesAn instance of an out created by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.

   A force out was recorded on the scorecard.