fast-forward

US /ˌfæstˈfɔːr.wərd/
UK /ˌfæstˈfɔːr.wərd/
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to make a recording or player go forward at high speed

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Can you fast-forward to the next scene?
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I always fast-forward through the commercials.
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advancespeed upskip ahead
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to imagine or consider something happening in the future, often skipping over intermediate events

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Let's fast-forward to the end of the project.
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If we fast-forward ten years, where do you see yourself?
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projectenvisionimagine ahead
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a control on a recording or playback device that allows it to advance rapidly

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Press the fast-forward button to skip the intro.
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The remote control has a dedicated fast-forward function.
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FFfast-forward button
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moving or causing to move rapidly forward in time or sequence

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The movie uses a fast-forward sequence to show the passage of time.
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He gave a fast-forward summary of the meeting.
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acceleratedsped-up
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in a rapid forward motion, especially in time or sequence

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The story jumps fast-forward to the protagonist's adult life.
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He hit the button and the tape went fast-forward.
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rapidlyquicklyswiftly
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