in force

en vigor, vigente

Se dice de una ley, norma o acuerdo que se aplica actualmente y debe respetarse.

En inglés sencillo: If a law, rule, or agreement is this, people must currently follow it.

• The ban is still in force.
• These rules were in force last year.
• The agreement will remain in force until June.

Sinónimos: in effect, operative, valid

Antónimos: invalid

Expresiones frecuentes: be in force, remain in force, still in force

en gran número, con un gran despliegue

Con muchas personas reunidas, especialmente policías o soldados capaces de controlar una situación.

En inglés sencillo: With many people present together, especially police or soldiers who can control a situation.

• The police arrived in force.
• Soldiers returned in force to secure the border.
• Officers were out in force during the protest.

Sinónimos: in large numbers, en masse

Expresiones frecuentes: arrive in force, appear in force, return in force

con un gran despliegue, a lo grande

Con una cantidad considerable y llamativa de equipos, personal u otros recursos.

En inglés sencillo: With a large, impressive amount of equipment, staff, or other resources.

• The company exhibited in force.
• They presented in force, bringing their best equipment and specialists.
• The brand participated in force with a huge stand and dozens of products.

Sinónimos: on a large scale

Expresiones frecuentes: exhibit in force, participate in force, present in force