An instance of an out created by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.

“A force out was recorded on the scorecard.”

To cause something to be ejected

“We are going to force out intolerance.”

To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground

“Jones forced out Smith to end the inning.”