Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

forced-march

noun

/fɔrst mɑːrtʃ/

Definition

A march that is conducted at a fast pace with little rest, often imposed by authority or circumstance.

Examples

The soldiers endured a grueling forced-march through the mountainous terrain.
During the evacuation, the refugees were put on a forced-march to reach safety before nightfall.
The hikers faced a forced-march to reach their campsite before a storm hit.

Meaning

A forced-march refers to a situation in which individuals are compelled to march over a distance quickly, usually due to orders from a leader or for urgency, regardless of their physical exhaustion.