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bring forward

[/brɪŋ ˈfɔrwərd/]
verb
adiantar, apresentar, trazer à frente
1. To move something to an earlier date or time
The meeting has been brought forward to next Monday.
A reunião foi antecipada para o próximo segunda-feira.
2. To introduce or propose an idea, topic, or suggestion for discussion
She brought forward a new proposal at the conference.
Ela apresentou uma nova proposta na conferência.
3. To move something physically to the front
Can you bring forward the chair closer to the table?
Você pode trazer a cadeira mais para a frente, perto da mesa?
4. To transfer an amount to the next column or page (accounting)
Bring forward the balance to the next page.
Transfira o saldo para a próxima página.
Synonyms
advanceproposemove forwardaccelerateput forwardpresent
Antonyms
postponedelaypush backdeferreschedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiantar, apresentar
Most commonly used in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
antecipar, trazer à tona
Antecipa is frequently used for scheduling changes
Rio de Janeiro
adiantar, colocar para frente
Common usage in both formal and informal speech
Portugal
antecipar, apresentar, trazer à colação
Trazer à colação used in more formal/legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring something forward for discussion
bring forward evidence
bring forward a claim
bring forward charges
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