step forward
stɛp ˈfɔː.wəd
stepped forwardstepping forward
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Definition of step forward - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

1.
physical movementmove forward in response to a request
  • The officer asked him to step forward.
advance approach
2.
volunteeringvolunteer or offer one's services
  • She decided to step forward and help.
enlist offer volunteer
3.
visibilityRaremake oneself visible or take actionRare
  • It's time to step forward and lead the team.
come forward volunteer
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Expressions with step forward

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a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
making progress but facing more setbacks
Every time we solve a problem, another arises, it's one step forward, two steps backward.
significant progress or improvement in a situation
The new policy is a big step forward for education.
move one foot ahead to go forward
She told him to take a step forward.

Terms with step forward included in their meaning

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office rank
forward movement in employment or status, especially a step upward
progress
very large and important step forward
fitness move
exercise involving a large step forward
physical movement
make a large physical step forward

Examples of step forward in a sentence

  • Volunteers were asked to step forward for the task.
  • He was the first to step forward during the crisis.
  • Many employees step forward to volunteer for the event.
  • She decided to step forward and volunteer.
  • He was the first to step forward with a solution.

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  1. French:s'avancer, se porter volontaire, ...
  2. German:vortreten, sich melden, ...
  3. Italian:farsi avanti, proporsi, ...
  4. Spanish:avanzar, ofrecerse como voluntario, ...
  5. Portuguese:avançar, oferecer-se, ...
  6. Chinese:上前, 站出来, ...
  7. Japanese:前に出る, 進んで手伝う, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقَدَّمَ, عَرَضَ نَفْسَهُ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְקַדֵּם, לְהִתְנַדֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:выйти вперёд, вызваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вийти вперед, зголоситися, ...
  12. Hindi:आगे आना, स्वयंसेवक बनना, ...
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