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is usually retained before pronouns.) •I had to force the cat off the sofa. She just wouldn't be coaxed off.
•I had to force off the cat. She is so stubborn.
2. Fig. to make someone or a group resign from a board, committee, panel, etc. •They forced her off the board before she could change any of their policies.
•They forced off the dissenters as well as the CEO.