(often as forge ahead) To move forward heavily and slowly (originally as a ship); to advance gradually but steadily; to proceed towards a goal in the face of resistance or difficulty
We decided to forge ahead with our plans even though our biggest underwriter backed out.
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"
A forge is a place where someone makes metal goods and equipment by heating pieces of metal and then shaping them. the blacksmith's forge. Woodbury Blacksmith & Forge Co
If one person or institution forges an agreement or relationship with another, they create it with a lot of hard work, hoping that it will be strong or lasting. The Prime Minister is determined to forge a good relationship with America's new leader They agreed to forge closer economic ties The programme aims to forge links between higher education and small businesses The Community was trying to forge a common foreign and security policy
make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"