put sb/sth ↔ forward phr v [T] 1 to suggest that someone considers employing a particular person or using a particular plan, idea etc 提议，提出: Milne has put his name forward as a candidate at the next election. 米尔恩宣布参加下届选举。 2 put a clock/a watch forward to make a clock or watch show a later time 把钟/表拨快