(idiomatic, accounting, of a balance) To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, forward. / (intransitive) To continue to act or do something, especially with a lot of effort

present participle of look forward

(transitive) Having been the recipient of help or a good deed, to propagate goodwill by helping another person in turn.

(programming) The declaration of an identifier before it is given a complete definition, so that the compiler can know its data type and memory size.

(telecommunications) The technique of having information sent to an intermediate station where it is kept and later relayed to its destination.

(software) Capable of interoperating with anticipated future systems.

(rugby and American football) A pass in the forward direction, advancing toward the goal, generally illegal except in American football, once per play, from behind the line of scrimmage.

(typography) Synonym of slash ⟨ / ⟩.

(business, politics) In the immediate future and beyond.