to press or push someone or something downward. I forced him down and slipped the handcuffs on him.The cop forced down the thug and handcuffed him.I forced the dog down and held it there.
to force oneself to swallow something. I can't stand sweet potatoes, but I manage to force them down just to keep from making a scene.She forced down the sweet potatoes.
1. To cause someone or something to descend or land by use of force: Engine failure forced down the aircraft. On sighting the hostile helicopter, the soldier engaged it and forced it down.
2. To swallow something that one does not want to swallow: To be polite, I forced down the awful-tasting food. I forced the unpleasant cough syrup down.