go forward
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to move toward the future or start a new plan after a delay or a problem.
phrasal verb. to proceed with a plan or action, often following a period of deliberation or an interruption; frequently used in professional contexts to signal progression.
We decided to go forward with the new project.
After the board approved the budget, the team was finally able to go forward with the expansion.
Despite the initial setbacks and legal challenges, the committee remains determined to go forward with the proposed environmental reforms.
often followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the specific plan or project being started.
contrast with 'move on', which implies leaving the past behind, whereas 'go forward' emphasizes the active progression of a specific plan.
We will go forward the plan.We will go forward with the plan.the preposition 'with' is necessary when 'go forward' is followed by a specific project or idea.
Last updated April 24, 2026