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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 inburst inforce one's way ininvaderaid
Antonyms
leave quietlyexit peacefullywithdraw

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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