come forward

British  

verb

1. to offer one's services; volunteer

2. to present oneself

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come forward Idioms  

1. Present oneself, offer one's services, as in The boss asked for more help, but no one was inclined to come forward. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Prof Pandit urged those who are entitled to a free vaccine to come forward, arguing that "it's not too late" to benefit from the protection it provides.

From BBC

A lead lawyer for Dean said the decision "validates the thousands of survivors who have come forward at great personal risk".

From BBC

Epstein and his allies derided the women who came forward while expressing concern about the movement’s impact.

From Salon

On Tuesday, the sheriff said investigators still “don’t know where she is” and called for anyone who had had contact with her to come forward.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, the sheriff said investigators still “don’t know where she is” and called for anyone who has had contact with her to come forward.

From Los Angeles Times