set forward

spostare in avanti, portare avanti

Mettere o spostare qualcosa più avanti.

In inglese semplice: To put or move something farther toward the front.

• Set the clock forward one hour.
• She set her chair forward a little.
• He set the hands forward to noon.

Come si usa: set something forward (Set the clock forward one hour tonight.)

Sinonimi: move forward, advance

Contrari: move back

Espressioni comuni: set something forward, set forward the clock, set forward one hour

proporre, avanzare

Proporre un'idea, un'opinione o una teoria perché gli altri la valutino.

In inglese semplice: To offer an idea, opinion, or theory for people to consider.

• She set forward a new idea.
• The writer sets forward a theory about language.
• Several plans were set forward at the meeting.

Come si usa: set forward something (He set forward a proposal for a new school.)

Sinonimi: propose, put forward, suggest

Espressioni comuni: set forward a theory, set forward a proposal, set something forward

favorire, promuovere

Aiutare qualcuno o qualcosa a progredire o ad avere successo.

In inglese semplice: To help someone or something make progress or succeed.

• Their gifts set forward our work.
• The grant set forward his research.
• She used her influence to set forward the young scholar.

Come si usa: set forward someone/something (Their support set forward the cause of reform.)

Sinonimi: advance, promote, further

Contrari: hinder

Espressioni comuni: set forward a cause, set someone forward, set something forward

mettersi in cammino, partire

Lasciare un luogo e cominciare un viaggio.

In inglese semplice: To leave a place and begin a journey.

• We set forward at dawn.
• The travelers set forward along the narrow road.
• After resting, they set forward again.

Come si usa: set forward for somewhere (They set forward for the distant town.)

Sinonimi: set off, depart, set out

Espressioni comuni: set forward at dawn, set forward for somewhere, set forward again