forge
verb [ T ]
uk/fɔːdʒ/ us LAW
to illegally copy something in order to deceive someone:
forge a contract/document/signature Tax fraud involving forging documents and making false statements is a criminal offence.
He admitted he had forged the signature of the lawyer on the check.
Compare
counterfeit
to make an effort to develop a successful relationship with a person, organization, or country:
forge a relationship/a bond/an alliance The company is forging partnerships with a number of local companies.
to make an agreement with a person, organization, or country:
forge an agreement/a compromise/a consensus Lawmakers are debating how to finally forge a compromise.
Phrasal verb
forge ahead