set forward

set something forward

1. to move something to a more forward position. Please set the chair forward a little bit. It is in the walkway. If you set the vase forward, it will show up better against the dark background.

2. to reset a timepiece to a later time. You are supposed to set your clock forward at this time of year. Did you set your watch forward?

set forward

Also, set ahead. Turn a clock to a later time, as in For daylight-saving time we set the clocks forward. [1600s]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Balbino	-	Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Italian (Rare)
Chi (2)	-	Mythology, Western African, Igbo
Flann	FLAN	Irish
Osberht	-	Anglo-Saxon
AuŠRa	-	Lithuanian
Voldemaras	-	Lithuanian