moving forward
ˈmuːvɪŋ ˈfɔːrwərd
Definition

Definition of moving forward - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
directionalin a direction to advance or progress
  • The team is moving forward despite the challenges..
ahead onward
2.
temporalfrom now onwards
  • Moving forward, we will need to reassess our strategy..
henceforth onwards
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Expressions with moving

moving targetn.
something that is continually moving and hard to hit
In the shooting range, they practiced on a moving target to improve their accuracy.
moving spiritn.
person who drives a project or movement
She was the moving spirit behind the charity event.
get the ball movingv.
start a process or activity so things begin to happen
Let's get the ball moving on this project.
keep it movingv.
continue without stopping or letting problems slow you down
You made a mistake, but keep it moving!
the spirit is movingexp.
feeling sudden inspiration or strong emotion
I can tell the spirit is moving in this room.
moving boxn.
box used for packing items when moving
We need more moving boxes for the kitchen items.

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 moving forward

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movablemovemovedmovementadvancingcontinuingdevelopingheadingmovingproceedingprogressingprogressively

Terms with moving forward included in their meaning

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alongadv.
progress or movement
moving forward in time, order, or direction
steppingn.
movement
the act of moving one foot forward or backward
are we all agreedexp.
seeking objections
checking if anyone disagrees before moving forward
don't look backexp.
move forward
keep moving forward without regrets
gallopingadj.
fast movement
moving forward quickly like a gallop
keep straight onv.
directions travel
continue moving forward without turning
life goes onexp.
encouragement
saying used to encourage moving forward despite hardship
never look backv.
move forward
continue moving forward without regret or hesitation

Examples of moving forward in a sentence

  • Moving forward, we need to focus on our goals.
  • Moving forward, all meetings will be virtual.
  • Moving forward, we aim to improve our services.

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  1. French:en avançant, dorénavant, ...
  2. German:vorwärts, zukünftig, ...
  3. Italian:progredendo, da questo momento in poi, ...
  4. Spanish:avanzando, de ahora en adelante, ...
  5. Portuguese:avançando, de agora em diante, ...
  6. Chinese:前进, 从现在开始, ...
  7. Japanese:前進して, 今後, ...
  8. Arabic:قُدُمًا, مِنَ الآن فَصاعِدًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָדִימָה, מֵעַתָּה וָהָלְאָה, ...
  10. Russian:двигаясь вперед, в дальнейшем, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вперед, надалі, ...
  12. Hindi:आगे, आगे बढ़ते हुए, ...
move forward
muːv ˈfɔːrwərd

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 moving

moving targetn.
something that is continually moving and hard to hit
In the shooting range, they practiced on a moving target to improve their accuracy.
moving spiritn.
person who drives a project or movement
She was the moving spirit behind the charity event.
get the ball movingv.
start a process or activity so things begin to happen
Let's get the ball moving on this project.
keep it movingv.
continue without stopping or letting problems slow you down
You made a mistake, but keep it moving!
the spirit is movingexp.
feeling sudden inspiration or strong emotion
I can tell the spirit is moving in this room.
moving boxn.
box used for packing items when moving
We need more moving boxes for the kitchen items.

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

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
movementapproachmarchmovenavigatestepstridetravelwalkadvancedevelopforward

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.

View all translations of move forward

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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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