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

But Dame Jasvinder believes there are others who have not yet come forward.

From BBC

Immigrant workers had initially hesitated to come forward because they feared retaliation by the plant owner, including a call to local police or Immigration and Customs Enforcement, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

These efforts are coming forward at the Tuesday meeting of the Board of Education in four emergency resolutions sponsored by board President Jackie Goldberg in her last regular public board meeting before her retirement.

From Los Angeles Times

The university says any discussions will be held in strictest confidence and the families should not feel under pressure to come forward.

From BBC

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

From BBC