step forward

verb

stepped forward; stepping forward; steps forward

: to give or offer help, information, etc.

A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.

Examples of step forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new findings represent a major step forward in understanding the life cycles of radio galaxies, and also how supermassive black holes function as the engines powering jets that drive vast radio lobes. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed took a step forward on Day 6, participating in 7-on-7 drills after being limited to warmups and rehab earlier in camp, Sweeney observed. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

The hefty 16-part aero update the team rolled out ahead of the summer break represented a huge step forward and delivered near-instant results, with Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso securing 13th and 14th in Hungary. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026

In the wake of Barnett’s death, numerous additional whistleblowers stepped forward. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for step forward

• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward
• carryforward
• equatorward
• shoreward