forward motion
ˈfɔːrwərd ˈmoʊʃən
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Definition of forward motion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
going aheadmovement in a direction ahead
  • The car's forward motion was smooth and steady.
advance progress
2.
moving aheadprogress or advancement
  • The project showed significant forward motion after the new plan was implemented.
advancement progression
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Expressions with forward

put forwardv.
propose or suggest for consideration
She put forward a new plan at the meeting..
pay forwardv.
repay kindness by helping someone else
After receiving help, she decided to pay forward.
future forwardadj.
focused on future trends and innovations
The company's future forward approach has led to groundbreaking products.
move the ball forwardv.
make the ball go closer to the goal or target
The team worked together to move the ball forward.
one step forward, two steps backexp.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
put one's best foot forwardexp.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.

Expressions with motion

gears in motionn.
mechanical parts moving together
The engineer observed the gears in motion inside the machine.
set in motionv.
start or activate a process or mechanism
The manager set in motion the new project plan..
set the wheels in motionv.
cause a process to begin that will lead toward a result
The manager set the wheels in motion for the new program.
the wheel is in motionexp.
things have begun and may be hard to stop
Once the vote passed, the wheel is in motion.
put in motionv.
cause to move or operate
The mechanic put in motion the old engine with ease..
of one's own motionprep.
acting independently without external influence
The judge dismissed the case of his own motion.
poetry in motionn.
action or event very beautiful to watch
The synchronized swimming routine was poetry in motion.
second a motionv.
formally support a proposal in a meeting
She seconded the motion to approve the budget.
table a motionv.
formally present a proposal for discussion
The senator tabled a motion to amend the bill.
motion of the oceann.
the movement of the sea's waves
The motion of the ocean rocked the boat gently.

Terms related to forward motion

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Terms with forward motion included in their meaning

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rammingadj.
forward motion
pushing or driving forward
thrustingn.
movement
the motion of pushing forward with force
ironsn.
maritime
lack of forward motion in sailing
ramjet enginen.
aviation
jet engine using forward motion to compress air
ramjetn.
aviation
jet engine using forward motion to compress air

Examples of forward motion in a sentence

  • Forward motion is crucial in this type of machinery.
  • The team’s forward motion was evident in their quarterly results.
  • Forward motion in technology is crucial for innovation.

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  1. French:avancée, avancement, ...
  2. German:Vorwärtsbewegung, Fortschritt, ...
  3. Italian:avanzamento, progresso, ...
  4. Spanish:avance, progreso, ...
  5. Portuguese:movimento para a frente, avanço, ...
  6. Chinese:前进运动, 进展, ...
  7. Japanese:前進運動, 進展, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرَكَةٌ أَمَامِيَّةٌ, تَقَدُّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּנוּעָה קְדִימָה, הִתְקַדְּמוּת, ...
  10. Russian:движение вперед, прогресс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рух вперед, прогрес, ...
  12. Hindi:आगे की गति, ...
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