Phrasal verb
go forward
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
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.”
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.
Phrasal verb
Particles
forward
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
go + forward (+ with + object)
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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