fast forward
The term "fast forward" originated from media playback technology and is now also used metaphorically to describe rapid progression.
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Definition
B2Media Playback
(technical)To make a recording move forward quickly to a later point.
Example
- I fast-forwarded through the commercials to get back to the movie.
B2General
(figurative)To advance rapidly through a process or period of time.
Example
- Let's fast forward to the part where we discuss the results.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fast forward":
fast backwardmove forwardspeed upmoving forwardfast trackmove aheadpush forwardfull speed aheadtime jumpset forwardfast lanerun aheadfast travelforward referencefast oneflash cutspeed readingbring forwardwarp speedstep forwardtime compressionlook aheadflash over