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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Ramaphosa, whose country has been ranked by the World Bank as the most unequal on the planet, has said he will bring forward a motion on the IPI at the UN General Assembly.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
The comments come as economists have scrambled in the last week to bring forward their forecasts for a further interest rates rise from the RBA’s May policy meeting to March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
He called on the government to bring forward a planned review of the ZEV Mandate, due to be carried out in 2027.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
Even so, the effect could be enough to bring forward the beginning of the next ice age.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025
Keeping noise down to a minimum, Cluny ordered his troops to bring forward the siege tower.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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