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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Those impacted will have their bonuses brought forward and receive a $1,000 technology stipend—once they’ve returned their corporate laptop.
From Barron's
Bangladesh has also shut universities and brought forward the Eid holidays, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
From Barron's
Asian refiners who cannot get crude oil shipments from the Middle East are cutting runs or bringing forward maintenance as crude deliveries become uncertain, according to Reuters reporting.
From Barron's
The chances felt high, especially as it was nearly 9 p.m. and the curfew had recently been brought forward.
From Literature
Scotland's most popular music festival will bring forward the set time of their headliner so revellers can watch Scotland play in the World Cup.
From BBC
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