Put forward
phrasal verb
To offer a plan, idea, or proposal for considerations or discussions.
The team has put forward a new proposal for the project
Often appears as...
- put forward a proposal
- put forward an idea
phrasal verb
To suggest someone to take up a particular role or job.
They put forward Mr. Smith for the position of CEO
Often appears as...
- put someone forward for a role
- put someone forward for a position
phrasal verb
To alter the time or date of an event so that it happens earlier.
Due to the bad weather forecast, the match has been put forward to morning
Often appears as...
- put forward the date
- put forward the event
phrasal verb
To offer a plan, idea, or proposal for considerations or discussions.
The team has put forward a new proposal for the project
Often appears as...
- put forward a proposal
- put forward an idea
phrasal verb
To suggest someone to take up a particular role or job.
They put forward Mr. Smith for the position of CEO
Often appears as...
- put someone forward for a role
- put someone forward for a position
phrasal verb
To alter the time or date of an event so that it happens earlier.
Due to the bad weather forecast, the match has been put forward to morning
Often appears as...
- put forward the date
- put forward the event
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Context
Used in meetings for presenting ideas or plans to a group for discussion.
I'd like to put forward a new strategy for our marketing campaign.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Decision
Indicates a suggestion, not a final decision. Others will consider and decide on it.
Our team has put forward several options for the event location.
Pro Tip 3/3Initiative Encouraged
Shows you're proactive and taking initiative by suggesting something new or helpful.
This is an issue that needs addressing, so I'm putting forward my thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Context
Used in meetings for presenting ideas or plans to a group for discussion.
I'd like to put forward a new strategy for our marketing campaign.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Decision
Indicates a suggestion, not a final decision. Others will consider and decide on it.
Our team has put forward several options for the event location.
Pro Tip 3/3Initiative Encouraged
Shows you're proactive and taking initiative by suggesting something new or helpful.
This is an issue that needs addressing, so I'm putting forward my thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Context
Used in meetings for presenting ideas or plans to a group for discussion.
I'd like to put forward a new strategy for our marketing campaign.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Decision
Indicates a suggestion, not a final decision. Others will consider and decide on it.
Our team has put forward several options for the event location.
Pro Tip 3/3Initiative Encouraged
Shows you're proactive and taking initiative by suggesting something new or helpful.
This is an issue that needs addressing, so I'm putting forward my thoughts.
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