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bring forward

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbrɪŋ ˈfɔrwɚd/ · UK /ˌbrɪŋ ˈfɔːwəd/

bring forward means: To change a planned event so that it happens earlier.

verb

MOVE EARLIERB2

To change a planned event so that it happens earlier.

  • They brought the meeting forward.
  • Can we bring our appointment forward to Friday?
  • The exam was brought forward by a week.

How to use it: bring something forward to a time (We brought the meeting forward to Monday.); bring something forward by an amount (They brought the deadline forward by two days.)

Similar words: move up, advance

Opposites: postpone

Common phrases: bring something forward, bring forward appointments

PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONB2

To present an idea, question, or piece of information so people can discuss or examine it.

  • They brought forward a new plan.
  • Can you bring forward evidence to support that claim?
  • Several arguments were brought forward during the debate.

How to use it: bring something forward (The committee brought forward a new proposal.)

Similar words: put forward, present, raise

Common phrases: bring forward evidence, bring forward proposals, bring something forward

Questions about bring forward

What does bring forward mean?

To change a planned event so that it happens earlier.

What is bring forward in other languages?

Türkçe: öne almak · Español: adelantar · Français: avancer · Deutsch: vorziehen · Italiano: anticipare · 日本語: 繰り上げる

How do you pronounce bring forward?

In American English /ˌbrɪŋ ˈfɔrwɚd/; in British English /ˌbrɪŋ ˈfɔːwəd/.

How do you use bring forward in a sentence?

They brought the meeting forward. Can we bring our appointment forward to Friday?

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