set forward

adelantar, mover hacia delante

Colocar o mover algo más hacia la parte delantera.

En inglés sencillo: To put or move something farther toward the front.

• Set the clock forward one hour.
• She set her chair forward a little.
• He set the hands forward to noon.

Cómo se usa: set something forward (Set the clock forward one hour tonight.)

Sinónimos: move forward, advance

Antónimos: move back

Expresiones frecuentes: set something forward, set forward the clock, set forward one hour

proponer, plantear

Proponer una idea, opinión o teoría para que otros la consideren.

En inglés sencillo: To offer an idea, opinion, or theory for people to consider.

• She set forward a new idea.
• The writer sets forward a theory about language.
• Several plans were set forward at the meeting.

Cómo se usa: set forward something (He set forward a proposal for a new school.)

Sinónimos: propose, put forward, suggest

Expresiones frecuentes: set forward a theory, set forward a proposal, set something forward

impulsar, promover

Ayudar a una persona o una cosa a avanzar o tener éxito.

En inglés sencillo: To help someone or something make progress or succeed.

• Their gifts set forward our work.
• The grant set forward his research.
• She used her influence to set forward the young scholar.

Cómo se usa: set forward someone/something (Their support set forward the cause of reform.)

Sinónimos: advance, promote, further

Antónimos: hinder

Expresiones frecuentes: set forward a cause, set someone forward, set something forward

partir, ponerse en camino

Salir de un lugar y comenzar un viaje.

En inglés sencillo: To leave a place and begin a journey.

• We set forward at dawn.
• The travelers set forward along the narrow road.
• After resting, they set forward again.

Cómo se usa: set forward for somewhere (They set forward for the distant town.)

Sinónimos: set off, depart, set out

Expresiones frecuentes: set forward at dawn, set forward for somewhere, set forward again