in force
With a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of forceWith a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force.
» The police are out in force today.
Meaning
3 sensesWith a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force.
The police arrived in force at dawn to raid the drug lab.
With a substantial display of resources.
They made the presentation in force to try to impress the client.
In effect; applicable.
Some of the old laws against treason are no longer in force.
in Kraft
Examples
62 sentencesThe police are out in force today.
Is that law still in force?
ruЭтот закон всё ещё в силе? — sharptoothed
deIst dieses Gesetz noch in Kraft? — driini
I'm in the air force.
Strict security measures were in force.
I enlisted in the Air Force.