3forward verb
forwards; forward·ed; forward·ing [+ obj] 1 a : to send (something you have received, such as a letter) to someone else
▪ Your letter will be forwarded to the appropriate department. ▪ forward an e-mail (message) to someone = forward someone an e-mail (message)
b : to send (something that has arrived, such as a letter) to another place
▪ Please forward my mail to my new address. — see also forwarding address 2 : to help (something) make progress or continue to a more advanced state
▪ He's always happy to forward [=promote, advance] a friend's career.
▪ Your letter will be forwarded to the appropriate department. ▪ forward an e-mail (message) to someone = forward someone an e-mail (message)
b : to send (something that has arrived, such as a letter) to another place
▪ Please forward my mail to my new address. — see also forwarding address
▪ He's always happy to forward [=promote, advance] a friend's career.
— see also fast-forward
