bringing forward

Presenting for consideration

Bringing forward means moving something to an earlier time or position.

A meeting originally scheduled for Friday might be brought forward to Wednesday.

In accounting, bringing forward transfers a balance or figure from one page or period to the next: The accountant brought forward last quarter's totals.

In discussion, bringing forward an idea means introducing or presenting it for consideration.

scheduling

rescheduling

Setting a different time

moving up · accelerating · prioritizing · fast-tracking · anticipating

advancing

propulsion

Force driving movement forward

pioneering · trailblazing · furthering · promotion · facilitation · spurring · stimulation · catalyzing · acceleration · fostering

priority

precedence

Superior rank or importance

primacy · emphasis · forefront · preference · highlighting · elevating · escalating · featuring · spotlighting · centering

presenting

introduction

Preliminary section or presentation

launch · premiere · showcase · display · demonstration · announcement · disclosure · tabling · submission · proposal

Opposites
temporal scheduling

bringing forwardpostponing

Rescheduling for later

putting off · deferring · delaying · pushing back · setting back

disclosure/presentation

bringing forwardwithholding

Keeping from another

suppressing · withdrawing · concealing · holding back · keeping back

physical/spatial movement

bringing forwardpushing back

Exerting opposing force

pulling back · moving back · taking back · withdrawing · retreating

Family

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