Bring forward
verb
To move something to an earlier time or date.
The meeting has been brought forward to this Wednesday instead of next week.
Often appears as...
- bring forward a meeting
- bring forward a deadline
verb
To present or introduce something for consideration or discussion.
I would like to bring forward a new idea in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- bring forward a proposal
- bring forward a motion
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To carry or send something to a person or place.
Could you bring forward the documents to the office?
Often appears as...
- bring forward the documents
- bring forward the package
verb
To move something to an earlier time or date.
The meeting has been brought forward to this Wednesday instead of next week.
Often appears as...
- bring forward a meeting
- bring forward a deadline
verb
To present or introduce something for consideration or discussion.
I would like to bring forward a new idea in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- bring forward a proposal
- bring forward a motion
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To carry or send something to a person or place.
Could you bring forward the documents to the office?
Often appears as...
- bring forward the documents
- bring forward the package
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Implication
Using 'bring forward' implies an increased urgency or importance for the event rescheduled.
The product launch was brought forward to capture the holiday market.
Pro Tip 2/3Calendar Changes
Expect calendar updates whenever 'bring forward' is used as date or timing changes occur.
Juan brought forward our appointment, so I need to update my calendar.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Inconvenience
Rescheduling may inconvenience others; acknowledge this if you're initiating the change.
I hope it's okay that I've brought forward our meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Implication
Using 'bring forward' implies an increased urgency or importance for the event rescheduled.
The product launch was brought forward to capture the holiday market.
Pro Tip 2/3Calendar Changes
Expect calendar updates whenever 'bring forward' is used as date or timing changes occur.
Juan brought forward our appointment, so I need to update my calendar.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Inconvenience
Rescheduling may inconvenience others; acknowledge this if you're initiating the change.
I hope it's okay that I've brought forward our meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Implication
Using 'bring forward' implies an increased urgency or importance for the event rescheduled.
The product launch was brought forward to capture the holiday market.
Pro Tip 2/3Calendar Changes
Expect calendar updates whenever 'bring forward' is used as date or timing changes occur.
Juan brought forward our appointment, so I need to update my calendar.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Inconvenience
Rescheduling may inconvenience others; acknowledge this if you're initiating the change.
I hope it's okay that I've brought forward our meeting.
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