forge

forge1 [ fɔrdʒ ] verb *

1. ) transitive to develop a successful relationship, especially in business or politics, with another country, organization, or person:

The company wanted to forge alliances with other motor manufacturers.

forge links: During the 1970s, the U.S. forged trade links with China.

a ) to work hard to achieve something:

She forged a new career as a poet and songwriter.

2. ) transitive to illegally copy documents, paper money, or works of art with the intention of cheating people:

Someone forged my signature.

The police are searching for stolen goods, forged passports, and drugs.

3. ) transitive to heat metal until it is soft, then hit it with a hammer or pour it into a MOLD to form different shapes

4. ) intransitive forge on/through to keep moving forward, with a lot of difficulty:

Napoleon's soldiers forged through the snow.

,forge `ahead phrasal verb intransitive

1. ) to make strong steady progress:

Export sales continue to forge ahead.

He forged ahead with his plans.

2. ) to move forward in a strong steady way

forge

forge 2 [ fɔrdʒ ] noun count

1. ) a place where metal is heated until it is soft, and then hit with a hammer or poured into a MOLD to form different shapes

2. ) a machine that makes metal soft by heating it