step forward

phrasal verb

stepped forward; stepping forward; steps forward

: to give or offer help, information, etc.

A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.

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Start with a simple walking lunge, as follows: Take one long step forward. —

Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025 Walsh has taken a step forward in Year 2 but hasn’t seen consistent minutes and offers little on the offensive end (1.6 points per game). —

Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 He’s being paid like a No. 2 starter, which splits the difference between his mid-rotation track record and 2024 step forward. —

Tim Britton, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025 Plans for the South Loop park have been in the works for years and took a major step forward in December, with the announcement of a $31.4 million state grant to help cover the costs of the $217 million project, matching city contributions. —

Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for step forward