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

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

Making progress; advancing towards a goal.

"The project is finally moving forward after months of delay."

How to use moving forward

Learner’s notes

In 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

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_____, all invoices need a purchase order number.

Synonyms

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going forward from now on henceforth in future progressing advancing

Antonyms

stalled

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Rhymes for moving forward

forward straightforward

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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