bring forward
Britishverb
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to present or introduce (a subject) for discussion
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accounting to transfer (a figure representing the sum of the figures on a page or in a column) to the top of the next page or column
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to move to an earlier time or date
the kickoff has been brought forward to 2 p.m.
Example Sentences
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“You need to bring forward the flag of innovation,” said Vigna.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"Since many Mexicans like soccer and are following the World Cup, this proposal was made to bring forward the holidays," the Mexican president said.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The comments come as economists have scrambled in the last week to bring forward their forecasts for a further interest rates rise from the RBA’s May policy meeting to March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
While the central bank is not expected to tighten borrowing costs again when it meets Thursday, some analysts believe higher energy costs could encourage policymakers to bring forward its next hike to April.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Keeping noise down to a minimum, Cluny ordered his troops to bring forward the siege tower.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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