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flow forward

[/floʊ ˈfɔrwərd/]
verb phrase
fluir para frente
1. To move or progress in a forward direction with continuous motion
The river continues to flow forward toward the ocean.
O rio continua a fluir para frente em direção ao oceano.
2. To advance or progress smoothly without interruption
The conversation began to flow forward after the initial awkwardness.
A conversa começou a fluir para frente depois do constrangimento inicial.
3. In business/accounting, to carry forward or transfer amounts to a subsequent period
The balance will flow forward to next quarter's statement.
O saldo fluirá para frente para o extrato do próximo trimestre.
Synonyms
advanceprogressmove forwardproceedcontinue forward
Antonyms
flow backwardretreatrecedestagnatereverse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluir para frente
Standard usage in business and everyday contexts
São Paulo
fluir para a frente
Common in corporate and financial discussions
Portugal
fluir para a frente
Formal usage, especially in technical and accounting contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with the flow
keep the momentum going
stay on track
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