forge
noun
Definitions of forge noun
- Countable
A workshop or area equipped with a furnace where metal is heated to a malleable state for shaping.
the blacksmith's forge
They hammered metal in the forge.
This forge has been in use for centuries.
verb
Definitions of forge verb
copy
- Transitive
To illegally create a copy of something in order to deceive.
a forged check
He was arrested for forging documents.
They discovered that the painting was forged.
create
- Transitive
To create, produce, or develop something, often through effort.
They worked together to forge a new partnership.
He was determined to forge a career for himself in the industry.
The challenge helped to forge their resilience.
move
- IntransitiveVerb + adv/prepformal
To move forward suddenly and rapidly.
In the final stage of the race, she forged ahead quickly.
He forged through the crowd.
The ship forged ahead in the strong winds.
Phrasal Verbs of forge
- forge ahead
to make rapid and significant progress in something unexpectedly
• Despite the challenges, our team decided to forge ahead and make significant progress.