What does "come forward" mean?

To present oneself or volunteer information, testimony, or evidence, especially to authorities or the public.

How is "come forward" used in a sentence?

Mesdames et messieurs if any of you wish to make the acquaintance of Erik, come forward.

come forward: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

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- To present oneself or volunteer information, testimony, or evidence, especially to authorities or the public.
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- Several witnesses have come forward with new information about the accident.
  Varios testigos han dado un paso adelante con nueva información sobre el accidente.
- If anyone affected by the scandal comes forward, the investigation will be more thorough.
  Si alguien afectado por el escándalo se presenta, la investigación será más profunda.
- She came forward to admit her mistake during the meeting yesterday.
  Ella se presentó para admitir su error durante la reunión de ayer.
2.
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- To physically move ahead or step forward so as to be nearer or more prominent.
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- The actor came forward on stage to receive the applause after his performance.
  El actor avanzó en el escenario para recibir los aplausos después de su actuación.
- Please come forward one at a time to register for the event.
  Por favor, acérquense uno a uno para registrarse en el evento.
- They came forward to the microphone to answer the audience’s questions.
  Se acercaron al micrófono para responder las preguntas del público.
- During the ceremony, the award recipients came forward to accept their honors.
  Durante la ceremonia, los galardonados avanzaron para aceptar sus honores.
3.
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- To make oneself known publicly or to make something available or forthcoming (for example, resources, assistance, or testimony).
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- The community came forward to offer support after the natural disaster struck.
  La comunidad se presentó para ofrecer apoyo después del desastre natural.
- Funds came forward quickly when the charity announced its emergency appeal.
  Los fondos llegaron rápidamente cuando la organización benéfica anunció su llamada de emergencia.
- He came forward publicly to apologize for his controversial remarks.
  Él se presentó públicamente para disculparse por sus comentarios controvertidos.

Examples:

EN: Mesdames et messieurs if any of you wish to make the acquaintance of Erik, come forward.
ES: Señoras y señores... si alguno de ustedes quiere conocer a Erik, que pase.
EN: Well, why didn't you come forward before and tell your story?
ES: ¿Y por qué no diste la cara antes para dar tu explicación?
EN: And now before I tell you the full story of our voyage I will ask the gentlemen of the press to come forward so that the audience may see them take the first photographs of Kong and his captors.
ES: Antes de contarles la historia del viaje pediré a los periodistas que vengan para que tomen las primeras fotografías de Kong y sus captores.
EN: Join with these others who have come forward feeling the need of spiritual guidance... and our good friend their leader, David Slade, will be only too happy to advise and help you.... as he has helped thousands of others.
ES: Uníos a esos que han venido sintiendo la necesidad de un guía espiritual, ...nuestro amigo y guía, David Slade, estará feliz de aconsejaros y ayudaros...
EN: Wherever she is, if she will come forward now, and substantiate my last appeal to the governor of this State, it may save a man's life.
ES: Dondequiera que ella esté, si ella se presenta ahora, y fundamenta mi último recurso al gobernador de este estado, puede salvar la vida de un hombre.
EN: Will you come forward?
ES: ¿Puede acercarse?
EN: Now lash the wheel and come forward for a close haul on the jib.
ES: Ahora, ate el timón y amarre mejor el foque.
EN: Why do you come forward now, when it's too late... when it might have meant so much to Doctor?
ES: ¿Por qué hace eso ahora cuándo ya es tarde? Hubiera significado tanto para mi marido.
EN: Don't make compliments, come forward.
ES: Sin cumplidos. Adelante.
EN: Come, come forward.
ES: Vamos.
EN: Proof based on the lies of accomplished slanderers like Mr Secretary Ingham .. Is far too crippled to come forward, Mr President.
ES: Pruebas inventadas por calumniadores como el Sr. Ingham, que ni siquiera se atreve a repetir.
EN: -Will the mothers please come forward.
ES: Las madres, adelante.
EN: You may come forward, my child.
ES: - Acércate, joven.
EN: Has anybody come forward to say one good word for them?
ES: ¿Acaso vino alguien para defenderlos?
EN: Anyone who has something to say in favor of the dead, please come forward.
ES: ¡Quien tenga algo que decir en beneficio del muerto, que se adelante!
EN: Mesdames et messieurs if any of you wish to make the acquaintance of Erik, come forward.
ES: Señoras y señores... si alguno de ustedes quiere conocer a Erik, que pase.
EN: Well, why didn't you come forward before and tell your story?
ES: ¿Y por qué no diste la cara antes para dar tu explicación?
EN: And now before I tell you the full story of our voyage I will ask the gentlemen of the press to come forward so that the audience may see them take the first photographs of Kong and his captors.
ES: Antes de contarles la historia del viaje pediré a los periodistas que vengan para que tomen las primeras fotografías de Kong y sus captores.
EN: Join with these others who have come forward feeling the need of spiritual guidance... and our good friend their leader, David Slade, will be only too happy to advise and help you.... as he has helped thousands of others.
ES: Uníos a esos que han venido sintiendo la necesidad de un guía espiritual, ...nuestro amigo y guía, David Slade, estará feliz de aconsejaros y ayudaros...
EN: Will you come forward?
ES: ¿Puede acercarse?
EN: Now lash the wheel and come forward for a close haul on the jib.
ES: Ahora, ate el timón y amarre mejor el foque.
EN: Why do you come forward now, when it's too late... when it might have meant so much to Doctor?
ES: ¿Por qué hace eso ahora cuándo ya es tarde? Hubiera significado tanto para mi marido.
EN: Don't make compliments, come forward.
ES: Sin cumplidos. Adelante.
EN: Come, come forward.
ES: Vamos.
EN: Proof based on the lies of accomplished slanderers like Mr Secretary Ingham .. Is far too crippled to come forward, Mr President.
ES: Pruebas inventadas por calumniadores como el Sr. Ingham, que ni siquiera se atreve a repetir.
EN: -Will the mothers please come forward.
ES: Las madres, adelante.
EN: Wherever she is, if she will come forward now, and substantiate my last appeal to the governor of this State, it may save a man's life.
ES: Dondequiera que ella esté, si ella se presenta ahora, y fundamenta mi último recurso al gobernador de este estado, puede salvar la vida de un hombre.
EN: You may come forward, my child.
ES: - Acércate, joven.
EN: Has anybody come forward to say one good word for them?
ES: ¿Acaso vino alguien para defenderlos?
EN: Anyone who has something to say in favor of the dead, please come forward.
ES: ¡Quien tenga algo que decir en beneficio del muerto, que se adelante!

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