come forward

verb

1. to offer one's services; volunteer
2. to present oneself

Idioms and Phrases

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

Example Sentences

Police believe there is underreporting of the crime because victims are too scared or embarrassed to come forward.

From BBC

West Yorkshire Police said detectives were continuing to investigate Mr Kwashira's death and have urged people to come forward with information.

From BBC

“The play is very much a call to people who may have been impacted by mother-and-baby institutions to come forward.”

From BBC

McDonnell said “encouraging people who are victims of crime to come forward and report that crime gives us a better ability to deploy resources and form strategies to deal with those issues.”

From Los Angeles Times

His involvement helped her persuade other victims to come forward and testify.

From Los Angeles Times