forged,
forge vb /fɔːdʒ /
1 [T] ~ sth to put a lot of effort into making sth successful or strong so that it will last
a move to forge new links between management and workers
Strategic alliances are being forged with major European companies.
She forged a new career in the music business.
They forged a lead in the first 30 minutes of the game.
2 [T] ~ sth to make an illegal copy of sth in order to cheat people
to forge a passport/banknote/cheque
He's getting good at forging his mother's signature.
compare counterfeit
3 [T] ~ sth (from sth) to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with a hammer; to make an object in this way
swords forged from steel
4 [I] + adv./prep. (formal) to move forward in a steady but powerful way
He forged through the crowds to the front of the stage.
She forged into the lead (= in a competition, race, etc.).
ˌforge aˈhead (with sth) to move forward quickly; to make a lot of progress quickly
The company is forging ahead with its plans for expansion.
Quick learners should be allowed to forge ahead.
