fast-forward


2fast–forward

verb

Definition of FAST-FORWARD

transitive verb
1
: to advance (a magnetic tape) using the fast-forward of a tape player
2
: to bypass (as a commercial) by fast-forwarding
intransitive verb
1
: to advance a magnetic tape using the fast-forward
2
: to proceed rapidly forward especially in time <fast–forward to the future>

First Known Use of FAST-FORWARD

1974

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