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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Patel, in his book, took that a step forward and argued that FBI leadership should move outside the Beltway. —

Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025 After six straight weeks of discussions surrounding the former City Manager Howard Chan and his replacement Milstein, Mayor Kevin McCarty said that Tuesday night’s discussion was the first step forward to naming a new top city staff member. —

Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025 The Florida Climate Resilience Act is a step forward. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025 Pandas have become a D.C. symbol, synonymous with cherry blossoms and the three-star flag, and their return is hailed as a giant step forward for the city. —

Anna Spiegel, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for step forward