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forward motion
[/ˈfɔːrwərd ˈmoʊʃən/]
noun
pl: forward motions
movimento para frente
1.
movement or progress in a direction ahead or onward
The car gained forward motion as it accelerated down the highway.
O carro ganhou movimento para frente conforme acelerava na rodovia.
2.
progress or advancement in achieving goals or objectives
The project finally has forward motion after months of planning.
O projeto finalmente tem movimento para frente após meses de planejamento.
3.
physical movement of a body or object in the forward direction
The dancer's forward motion was graceful and controlled.
O movimento para frente da dançarina era gracioso e controlado.
Synonyms
advancement
progress
forward momentum
headway
progression
Antonyms
backward motion
stagnation
regression
retreat
halt
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
movimento para frente
most common usage
São Paulo
avanço
used when emphasizing progress
Portugal
movimento para a frente
slightly more formal phrasing
Related Idioms & Phrases
move forward
make forward progress
gain momentum
push ahead
get the ball rolling
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