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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Magyar has won a pledge from President Tamás Sulyok to bring forward the formation of the new parliament to the week beginning 4 May.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Ramaphosa, whose country has been ranked by the World Bank as the most unequal on the planet, has said he will bring forward a motion on the IPI at the UN General Assembly.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 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
Art found that he could not bring forward the least vestige of professionalism.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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