transcription, транскрипция: [ kəm-ˈpel ]
transitive verb
( com·pelled ; com·pel·ling )
Etymology: Middle English compellen, from Anglo-French compeller, from Latin compellere, from com- + pellere to drive — more at felt
Date: 14th century
1. : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly
hunger compelled him to eat
2. : to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure
public opinion compelled her to sign the bill
3. archaic : to drive together
Synonyms: see force
• com·pel·la·ble -ˈpe-lə-bəl adjective