adverb
moving forward
MOO-ving FOR-wuhd
Moving forward (adverb) means From now on; in the future. Used in business talk to signal a change in how things will be done. Example: “Moving forward, all invoices need a purchase order number.”
adverb
1
From now on; in the future. Used in business talk to signal a change in how things will be done.
"Moving forward, all invoices need a purchase order number."
"We will use a single supplier moving forward."
adjective
1
Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
"The project is finally moving forward after months of delay."
How to use moving forward
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrom now on.
When to use it
Corporate jargon in sense 1, and a well-known target for people who dislike office language. 'From now on' says the same thing in plainer English.
Memory tip
'Moving forward' means from now on; 'looking forward' means anticipating something with pleasure. Mixing them up is a common error.
Easily confused with
going forward
looking forward →
Common pairings
moving forward with
plan moving forward
strategy moving forward
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_____, all invoices need a purchase order number.
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What is the difference between 'moving forward' and 'going forward'?
There is no difference in meaning — both mean 'from now on' and both belong to the same register of business English. 'Going forward' is somewhat commoner in finance and reporting.
Is 'moving forward' bad writing?
It is not incorrect, but it is heavily overused and often adds nothing, since a future-tense verb already places the action ahead. It earns its keep only when you are deliberately drawing a line between past practice and future practice.
What is the meaning of moving forward?
"moving forward" (adverb) means from now on; in the future. Used in business talk to signal a change in how things will be done.
What is another word for moving forward?
Other words for "moving forward" include going forward, from now on, henceforth, in future, progressing, advancing.
