take forward

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forward

Meanings

1

Progress or develop a project

Progressuncommon

Why “forward”? The project keeps moving forward into the next stage.

Let's take this idea forward to the next stage.
Let's develop this idea further into the next stage.
Omar will take the app design forward.
Omar will develop the app design further.
We need someone to take the research forward after she leaves.
We need someone to continue developing the research after she leaves.

Don't confuse with

take forwardtake after

Take forward means progress or develop a project. Take after means resemble a parent or relative.

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