bring something ↔ forward phrasal verb (see also bring)

1. to change an arrangement so that something happens sooner
bring something ↔ forward to
The meeting’s been brought forward to Thursday.

2. bring forward legislation/plans/policies etc to officially introduce plans etc for people to discuss:
The government has brought forward new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime.

3. to record the result of a calculation so that it can be used in a further calculation:
The balance brought forward is £21,765.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

bring forward
bring (something) forward
to make something known.
During the trial, evidence was brought forward that proved the wrong person had been arrested.

Usage notes: often used in the form something was brought forward, as in the example

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

bring something forward
bring (something) forward
to make something known.
During the trial, evidence was brought forward that proved the wrong person had been arrested.

Usage notes: often used in the form something was brought forward, as in the example

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲