move forward

verb4

1. •
   To modernize.
2. •
   (figurative) To cause to make progress.

   • Meanwhile, with the Olympics approaching, the Greek government has grown increasingly heavy-handed in its efforts to move the project forward. — 2004
3. •
   (figurative) To make progress.

   • This meeting is intended to help us move forward on the new project.
4. •
   (US) To reschedule (something) to an earlier date or time.

   • They decided to move the meeting forward by a day so that Aisha could attend before her vacation.