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enter forcefully
[ˈɛntər ˈfɔrsfəli]
verb phrase
entrar à força
1.
to go into a place using force or violence
The police had to enter forcefully through the locked door.
A polícia teve que entrar à força pela porta trancada.
2.
to burst in or intrude aggressively into a space
He entered forcefully into the meeting, demanding answers.
Ele entrou à força na reunião, exigindo respostas.
NYC Slang
kick down the door
Synonyms
break in
burst in
force one's way in
invade
raid
Antonyms
leave quietly
exit peacefully
withdraw
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
entrar à força
most common usage
São Paulo
arrombar
specifically for breaking in/burgling
Rio de Janeiro
invadir
emphasizes aggressive intrusion
Portugal
forçar entrada
formal alternative phrasing
Related Idioms & Phrases
force one's way in
break down the door
storm in
crash through
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