Meanings
To force someone to do something.
کسی شخص کو کچھ کرنے پر مجبور کرنا۔
مجبور کرنا
majboor karna
Common Collocations
- compel someone to act
- compel action
- compel attendance
Example Sentences
The situation compelled him to make a quick decision.
یہ صورت حال اسے فوری فیصلہ کرنے پر مجبور کر گئی۔
Yeh soorat haal use fori faisla karne par majboor kar gayi.
The law compels companies to disclose their financial information.
قانون کمپنیوں کو اپنی مالی معلومات ظاہر کرنے پر مجبور کرتا ہے۔
Qanoon companyon ko apni maali maloomat zahir karne par majboor karta hai.
She felt compelled to help her neighbor in need.
اس نے محسوس کیا کہ اسے ضرورت مند ہمسائے کی مدد کرنے پر مجبور کیا جا رہا ہے۔
Us ne mehsoos kiya ke use zaroorat mand humsaye ki madad karne par majboor kiya ja raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of compelling arguments that force you to change your mind.
A person being nudged or pushed towards a decision.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کار کے بعد پچھتانا
kaar ke baad pachtana
Regret after action
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "compellere" — to drive together, to force
First known use: 14th century
The word 'compel' has evolved from the Latin 'compellere', which means to drive together or to force to act. It has been used in English since the 14th century.