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move forward swiftly

[muːv ˈfɔrwərd ˈswɪftli]
verb phrase
avançar rapidamente
1. to progress or advance quickly in a forward direction
The project needs to move forward swiftly to meet the deadline.
O projeto precisa avançar rapidamente para cumprir o prazo.
2. to proceed with speed and momentum, either literally or metaphorically
The troops moved forward swiftly across the battlefield.
As tropas avançaram rapidamente pelo campo de batalha.
NYC Slang
get moving fast, haul ass, make moves
Synonyms
advance rapidlyprogress quicklysurge aheadpush forward speedilyforge ahead
Antonyms
move backward slowlystagnateretreat graduallystand still

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar rapidamente
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ir para frente rápido
colloquial alternative
Portugal
avançar depressa
common European Portuguese variant
Rio de Janeiro
sair na frente rápido
informal regional expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

push ahead at full speed
gather steam
get the ball rolling
forge ahead
make headway
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