Move forward: meaning, definitions and examples

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move forward

 

[ muːv ˈfɔːwəd ]

Context #1

direction

To continue or make progress in a forward direction.

Synonyms

advance, proceed, progress

Examples of usage

  • He encouraged his team to move forward despite the setbacks.
  • The project cannot succeed unless we all move forward together.
Context #2

time

To advance in time, especially to a later point.

Synonyms

advance, proceed, progress

Examples of usage

  • Let's move forward with the meeting to discuss the next steps.
  • We need to move forward the deadline to complete the task on time.
Context #3

general

The act of advancing or making progress.

Synonyms

advancement, progress, step forward

Examples of usage

  • We need to make a move forward in our relationship.
  • His promotion was a move forward in his career.

Translations

Translations of the word "move forward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avançar

🇮🇳 आगे बढ़ना

🇩🇪 vorwärts bewegen

🇮🇩 maju

🇺🇦 рухатися вперед

🇵🇱 iść naprzód

🇯🇵 前進する (ぜんしんする)

🇫🇷 avancer

🇪🇸 avanzar

🇹🇷 ilerlemek

🇰🇷 앞으로 나아가다

🇸🇦 التقدم

🇨🇿 postoupit

🇸🇰 posunúť sa dopredu

🇨🇳 前进 (qiánjìn)

🇸🇮 premikati se naprej

🇮🇸 fara áfram

🇰🇿 ілгері жылжу

🇬🇪 წინ წასვლა

🇦🇿 irəliləmək

🇲🇽 avanzar

Word origin

The phrase 'move forward' originates from the combination of the verb 'move' and the adverb 'forward.' The concept of moving forward symbolizes progress, advancement, and a positive direction. It has been commonly used in English language to indicate the act of making progress or advancing in various aspects of life.