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

"We've worked really hard to try and improve confidence for victims to come forward and report because we want to be able to provide victims with the support that they may need," he said.

From BBC

Appearing in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing, and neither Clinton has been accused of misconduct by Epstein survivors who have come forward so far.

From BBC

The glowing head backed away, came forward once more.

From Literature

The files do not implicate Clinton in any wrongdoing; he has not been accused of misconduct by Epstein's victims who have come forward so far, and there is no proof he knew of his crimes.

From BBC

People who come forward are called narcs, tattletales and snitches.

From Los Angeles Times