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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In order to have the chance to bring forward a proposed law, backbench MPs can enter a ballot.
From BBC
Non-store retailers - including online and catalogue businesses - also saw a dip in sales volumes, with retailers suggesting shoppers had brought forward spending to take advantage of January sales.
From BBC
“As such it may be that the threat of higher prices is bringing forward demand to some extent.”
From Barron's
But Harare abruptly brought forward the halt by 10 months after it noticed a suspicious scramble by mining firms to rush out production and exports, Mining Minister Polite Kambamura said earlier this month.
From Barron's
Bangladesh shut universities and brought forward the Eid holidays, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, to limit electricity consumption.
From Barron's
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