forge

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 [VN] to put a lot of effort into making sth successful or strong so that it will last: a move to forge new links between management and workers * Strategic alliances are being forged with major European companies. * She forged a new career in the music business. * They forged a lead in the first 30 minutes of the game. 2 [VN] to make an illegal copy of sth in order to deceive people: to forge a passport / banknote / cheque * He's getting good at forging his mother's signature. compareCOUNTERFEIT 3 [VN] to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with a hammer; to make an object in this way: swords forged from steel 4 [V+adv./prep.] (written) to move forward in a steady but powerful way: He forged through the crowds to the front of the stage. * She forged into the lead (= in a competition, race, etc.). PHRASALVERBS forge ahead (with sth) to move forward quickly; to make a lot of progress quickly: The company is forging ahead with its plans for expansion. * Quick learners should be allowed to forge ahead. noun 1 a place where objects are made by heating and shaping pieces of metal, especially one where a BLACKSMITH works 2 a large piece of equipment used for heating metals in; a building or part of a factory where this is found