#1 force out n. a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base; "the shortstop got the runner at second on a force". wn #2 force out v. force to leave (an office). wn #3 force out v. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position; "The boss fired his secretary today"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers". wn #4 force out v. force or drive out; "The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.". wn #5 force out v. press, force, or thrust out of a small space; "The weeds crowded out the flowers". wn