set forward

Related to set forward: put forward, set forth

set forward

1. To move something to or place something at the front or foreground. A noun or pronoun can be used between "set" and "forward." I set the box forward, allowing Ms. Dawkins to stand up on it and get everyone's attention. I set forward the picture of our wedding day on the mantelpiece.
2. To suggest, offer, or propose something for consideration. A noun or pronoun can be used between "set" and "forward." The newly elected mayor has set forward a number of plans for dealing with the housing crisis in the city. The new administration has adopted a policy based on principles set forward by the previous president.
See also: forward, set
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

set something forward

 
1. to move something to a more forward position. Please set the chair forward a little bit. It is in the walkway. If you set the vase forward, it will show up better against the dark background.
2. to reset a timepiece to a later time. You are supposed to set your clock forward at this time of year. Did you set your watch forward?
See also: forward, set
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

set forward

Also, set ahead. Turn a clock to a later time, as in For daylight-saving time we set the clocks forward. [1600s]
See also: forward, set
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • push forward
  • press forward
  • bring forward
  • pass forward
  • urge (one) forward
  • urge forward
  • come forward
  • call forth
  • move forward with
  • be over
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The so-called "Tier 2" operations will be forced to comply with any additional requirements set forward by EU central banks, such as collateral conditions and extra cash cushions.
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"We must set forward positive and concrete Labour solutions to the daily fears and concerns they face.
While CL previously contributed to the cash flow of the firm, its sale will fund the investment bank's growth strategy set forward earlier this year.
"My aim is to set forward a choice for the British people that they want and they can either choose to stay in a reformed European Union or to leave a European Union and, come what may, I will continue to lead the Government in the way I have" - David Cameron.
with the vision and goals set forward by the nation's leadership through the
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However, if the proposals set forward during the meeting were correctly put into practice, the Arab media will help overcome the existing challenges and divert their attention from hate to sympathy and war to peace.
"This is a chance for the wider group of people who are interested in saving the Coal Exchange to come together and see what has been set forward," said Mr Doughty.
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He underscored that dialogue will resolve all problems which appear to be conditions set forward by various parties, stressing that Libya's neighbouring countries agreed to hold its next regular meeting in Khartoum.