Compel | Mean of compel in English Dictionary
/kəmˈpɛl/
- Verb
- to force (someone) to do something
- Illness compelled him to stay in bed.
- Public opinion compelled [=obliged] her to sign the bill.
- I feel compelled to leave. [=I feel that I must leave]
- to make (something) happen
- We took steps to compel their cooperation.