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

They released a still of that person, asking them to come forward and help with the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Absent a witness coming forward with recent information about classified on site, at what point is it fair to table this?”

From The Wall Street Journal

The message coming from doctors and the NHS is for millions of people to continue to come forward for a flu vaccine.

From BBC

It’s lighter than some Italian-American standbys, but no less satisfying — the flavor comes forward with every twist of the fork, sharp and indulgent in equal measure, a little citrus perfume in every mouthful.

From Salon

“If that is the case ... at least come forward and say, ‘I regret it.’

From Los Angeles Times