take forward
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forward
Meanings
Progress or develop a project
Why “forward”? A project or plan continues towards its next stage.
“Let's take this idea forward to the next stage.”
“Omar will take the app design forward.”
“We need someone to take the research forward after she leaves.”
Don't confuse with
Take forward means progress or develop a project. Take after means resemble a parent or relative.
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“Let's take this idea forward to the next stage.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
take after
A contrast learners often mix up
Resemble a parent or relative
go forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue with a plan or proposal
move forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Make progress with something
press forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue with something in a determined way
push forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue trying despite difficulty
take along
Same base verb: take
Bring someone or something with you
take apart
Same base verb: take
Disassemble completely; Criticise harshly
take aside
Same base verb: take
Lead someone away from others to talk privately
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