move forward
muːv ˈfɔːrwərd
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Definition of move forward - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

1.
physical movementadvance in a physical direction
  • The soldiers were ordered to move forward.
advance proceed progress
2.
progressmake progress in a task or project
  • We need to move forward with the new plan.
advance progress
3.
change topicdirect or shift one's attention to a new topic
  • Let's move forward to the next item on the agenda..
redirect shift
4.
make progressmodernize or update something
  • The company decided to move forward with the new technology.
advance modernize update
5.
schedulereschedule to an earlier time
  • The meeting was moved forward to 9 AM.
advance bring forward prepone
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Expressions with move

move itexp.
change the position of something
Can you move it to the other side of the room?
move aroundv.
change position or location frequently
She likes to move around the office throughout the day..
move inv.
start living in a new home or place
They decided to move in last weekend.
move intov.
enter a new place to live or work
They will move into their new apartment next week.
move upv.
adjust position to allow others space
Please move up so others can sit.
on the moveadj.
changing location or position actively
The troops are on the move to the border.

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.
move the needle forwardv.
cause a significant change or impact
Her speech moved the needle forward on the issue of climate change.
the car nosed forwardexp.
advance a vehicle carefully or cautiously ahead
The car nosed forward to avoid hitting the barrier.
one step forward, two steps backwardexp.
making progress but facing more setbacks
Every time we solve a problem, another arises, it's one step forward, two steps backward.
pay it forwardv.
repay kindness to others instead of the original benefactor
After receiving help, he chose to pay it forward to others in need.

Terms related to move forward

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Terms with move forward included in their meaning

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advancev.
progress
move forward physically or in progress
go alongv.
movement
move forward or proceed in a direction
step forwardv.
physical movement
move forward in response to a request
crawlv.
slow progress
move forward slowly with frequent stops
rushv.
movement
flow or move forward rapidly or noisily
charge aheadv.
movement
move forward quickly and with determination
don't look backexp.
move forward
keep moving forward without regrets
feel one's wayv.
navigation
move forward carefully by touch

Examples of move forward in a sentence

  • We need to move forward to reach the summit by noon.
  • To meet the deadline, we must move forward quickly.
  • The team decided to move forward despite the challenges.
  • We need to move forward and discuss the budget.
  • After the break, we will move forward to the next chapter.
  • They plan to move forward with the digital transformation.

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  1. French:avancer, aller de l'avant, ...
  2. German:vorwärts gehen, vorankommen, ...
  3. Italian:avanzare, andare avanti, ...
  4. Spanish:avanzar, progresar, ...
  5. Portuguese:avançar, seguir em frente, ...
  6. Chinese:向前移动, 进展, ...
  7. Japanese:前進する, 進める, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقَدَّمَ, مَضَى قُدُمًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְקַדֵּם, לְקַדֵּם, ...
  10. Russian:двигаться вперед, продвигаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:просуватися вперед, просуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:आगे बढ़ना, प्रगति करना, ...
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