Definition

Verb: 1. To present or submit something for consideration or discussion: To introduce an idea, proposal, or piece of evidence so that it can be examined or dealt with. 2. To move something to an earlier time or date: To cause a scheduled event to happen sooner than originally planned.

Usage

The verb "bring forward" is transitive and requires a direct object. It is commonly used in formal, professional, and official contexts, such as in meetings, legal proceedings, and planning.

Examples

1. Presenting for consideration:
   • The committee asked members to bring forward any new proposals at the next meeting.
   • No new evidence was brought forward during the investigation.
2. Moving to an earlier time:
   • Due to the weather forecast, they decided to bring forward the outdoor concert by two hours.
   • The project deadline has been brought forward to the end of this month.

Advanced Usage

• "To bring forward a motion": To formally propose a topic for debate and decision in a parliamentary or committee setting.
  • The senator brought forward a motion to increase funding for education.
• "To bring forward a balance": In accounting, to transfer a total from the end of one page or period to the beginning of the next.
  • Please bring forward the total from the previous page to continue the calculation.

Variants and Related Words

• Advance (verb): To move something forward in time or to promote an idea. (e.g., )
• Propose (verb): To put forward an idea or plan for consideration. (e.g., )
• Submit (verb): To present for judgment or consideration. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Introduce
• Present
• Advance
• Move up (for time-related meaning)

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Put forward: Very similar in meaning to "bring forward" when used to mean presenting an idea or suggestion.
  • He put forward a compelling argument.
• Call up: To summon or bring something into discussion or consideration (as in the reference example: "The case was called up in court").
  • The old records were called up during the audit.

Related Idioms

• Steal a march on someone: To gain an advantage by doing something earlier than planned or expected. This idiom relates to the concept of moving an action forward in time to gain a benefit.
  • By launching the product early, they stole a march on their competitors.

Verb

1. bring forward for consideration
   • The case was called up in court
2. cause to move forward
   • Can you move the car seat forward?