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go forward

phr. v..
B1 Intermediate Oxford General-service

phr. v.. to move toward the future or start a new plan after a delay or a problem.

phr. v.. to proceed with a plan or action, often following a period of deliberation or an interruption; frequently used in professional contexts to signal progression.


SIMPLE

We decided to go forward with the new project.

CONTEXTUAL

After the board approved the budget, the team was finally able to go forward with the expansion.

COMPLEX

Despite the initial setbacks and legal challenges, the committee remains determined to go forward with the proposed environmental reforms.

Particles
forward
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
go + forward (+ with + object)
Usage

often followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the specific plan or project being started.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'move on', which implies leaving the past behind, whereas 'go forward' emphasizes the active progression of a specific plan.

Pitfall

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.

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