To put forward (an idea, argument etc.); to propose.
To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten.
To make progress; to do well, to succeed.
To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully.
To move forwards; to approach.
To help the progress of (something); to further.
To move forward in time; to progress towards completion.
To raise or increase (a price, rate).
To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend.
To increase (a number or amount).
To make a higher bid at an auction.
Completed before necessary or a milestone event.
Preceding.
Forward.
A forward move; improvement or progression.
An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.
An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
An addition to the price; rise in price or value.
To arrange or prepare.
To take a ship out of a harbor etc. by getting between her and the shore.
To intercept.
To remove, omit.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, out. To separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever.
To refrain from (doing something, using something etc.), to stop/cease (doing something).
To oust, to replace.
To separate from a herd.
To stop working, to switch off; (of a person on the telephone etc.) to be inaudible, be disconnected.
To leave suddenly.
Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.