forward thrust
UK: /ˈfɔːwəd θɹʌst/
Definition

Definition of forward thrust - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physicspropelling force pushing a vehicle or object ahead in its path
  • The rocket’s forward thrust increased as more fuel ignited.
impetus propulsion thrust
2.
figurativemain driving direction or momentum of a plan or activity
  • The forward thrust of the campaign focused on improving public safety.
direction impetus momentum
3.
movementsudden movement pushing part of the body forward
  • His forward thrust knocked the door open.
jerk jolt lunge
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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 thrust

thrust asidev.
push something away with force
He thrust aside the curtain to look outside.
thrust uponv.
force a responsibility or situation on someone without their choice
Unexpected leadership was thrust upon her when the coach resigned.
thrust one's nose inv.
get involved in other people's business without being asked
Maria always thrusts her nose in whenever coworkers discuss their personal problems.
thrust one's wayv.
push oneself through obstacles
She thrust her way past the bushes to find the hidden path.
thrust and parryn.
quick exchange of attacks and defenses
Their bout became a rapid series of thrusts and parries.
thrust into the limelightv.
suddenly receive a lot of public attention
The scandal thrust the politician into the limelight.
thrust oneself uponv.
impose oneself on others without invitation
He thrust himself upon the group, interrupting their conversation.
greatness thrust upon themadj.
unexpectedly given significant responsibility or power
After the coup, greatness was thrust upon them overnight.
thrust outv.
push something outward with force
He thrusts out the drawer with both hands.
knife thrustn.
sudden strong push with a knife
The hero dodged the knife thrust just in time.

Terms related to forward thrust

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Terms with forward thrust included in their meaning

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pump one's fistv.
celebration
thrust forward one's fist in celebration or triumph
lungingadj.
action
involving a forward thrust or leap
obtrudev.
thrusting
thrust outward or forward
passadon.
sports
fencing thrust with one foot forward
protrusibleadj.
forward movement
capable of being thrust forward
protrusileadj.
thrusting capability
capable of being thrust forward
thrust reversern.
aviation
device redirecting engine thrust forward to slow aircraft

Examples of forward thrust in a sentence

  • Forward thrust from the engines pushed the aircraft down the runway.
  • Forward thrust for the reform agenda came from grassroots organizers.
  • The policy’s forward thrust stalled after the election results.
  • A forward thrust of her shoulder moved the gate.
  • The boxer used a forward thrust to regain balance.

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  1. French:poussée vers l'avant, impulsion, ...
  2. German:Vorwärtsschub, Vorwärtsdrang, ...
  3. Italian:spinta in avanti, slancio propulsivo, ...
  4. Spanish:empuje hacia adelante, impulso principal, ...
  5. Portuguese:empuxo para a frente, impulso principal, ...
  6. Chinese:前向推力, 主要推进力, ...
  7. Japanese:前方推力, 前進する勢い, ...
  8. Arabic:دَفْع أَمامِي, زَخَمٌ دافِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַּחַף קִדְמִי, דַּחַף קִדְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:тяга вперёд, движущая сила, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поступальна тяга, рушійний імпульс, ...
  12. Hindi:आगे की थ्रस्ट, मुख्य प्रेरक बल, ...

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