Force into action (5)
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'force into action' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for impel that I've seen before include "Urge forward, drive" , "Urge or propel" , "Urge or force to action" , "Oblige" , "Make" .)
(Other definitions for compel that I've seen before include "'Force, oblige (6)'" , "drive on" , "Make someone do something" , "Urge on, force" , "Force, oblige to do something" .)