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Definition bring forward in American English

bring forward phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to change the date or time of an event so that it happens earlier

Example

The tennis match has been brought forward to 1:00 p.m.

Example

They brought the date of the wedding forward so her cousins could attend.

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2

to announce plans or ideas officially so that people can discuss them

Example

The various departments have not yet brought forward their budgets for the year.

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Definition bring forward in American English