semiforce

English

Alternative forms

• semi-force

Etymology

From semi- +‎ force.

Verb

semiforce (third-person singular simple present semiforces, present participle semiforcing, simple past and past participle semiforced)

1. (bridge) To force a partner's hand conditionally
   • 2009 January 15, Phillip Alder, “Scrutinizing the Dummy to Develop the Defense”, Bridge, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     After North opened one spade, South responded one no-trump, semiforcing.

See also

• Glossary of contract bridge terms on Wikipedia.Wikipedia