(to) fast forward
31fast forward — /fast ˈfɔwəd / (say fahst fawwuhd) noun 1. the mode on a video or audio tape recorder which runs the tape forward quickly, or, on a DVD player, advances quickly through the DVD. 2. a state in which things move at a rapid pace. –adverb 3. in this… …
32fast-forward — fast′ for′ward v. i. cvb hfi (on a recording device or projector) to advance a tape or film rapidly using a function of the device • Etymology: 1970–75 fast′ for′ward, n …
33Operation Fast Forward — was a major test of emergency plans to evacuate large numbers of people from the downtown area of Washington, DC. It was conducted in conjunction with the end of the annual fireworks display on the National Mall on 4 July 2005. A large number of… …
34fast forward — 1. verb a) To cause the tape in a video or audio tape to roll very fast, so that when the device is played, it will start at a later point. b) (Video or audio tape) to be fast forwarded (1). 2. noun A button that causes media to be fast forwarded …
35Living in Fast Forward — Infobox Single Name = Living in Fast Forward Cover size = Caption = Artist = Kenny Chesney from Album = The Road and the Radio Released = 2005 Format = Recorded = 2005 Genre = Country Length = 3:31 Label = BNA Writer = David Lee Murphy Rivers… …
36fast forward — 1. a function of an electronic recording device, as a tape recorder or cassette deck, that allows the tape to be advanced rapidly. 2. the button or switch that activates this function. * * * …
37fast-for|ward — «FAST FR wuhrd, FAHST », verb, noun, adjective. –v.t., v.i. 1. to wind a cassette tape rapidly forward. 2. to jump ahead, skip over (a sequence, time, or the like): »Scientists have found reason to suspect that the timetable for this disaster [a… …
38Forward — (engl. „vorwärts“) steht für: Forward, englisch für Stürmer (Fußball) Small Forward und Power Forward, Flügelspieler im Basketball Sport, siehe Forward (Basketball) Forward (Wirtschaft), nicht börsengehandelte unbedingte Termingeschäfte aus der… …
39forward — for|ward1 W1S1 [ˈfo:wəd US ˈfo:rwərd] adv also forwards [ wədz US wərdz] 1.) towards a place or position that is in front of you ≠ ↑backwards ▪ He leaned forward , his elbows resting on the table. ▪ The crowd surged forwards. ▪ She took another… …
40forward — 1 adverb 1 also forwards towards a place or position that is in front of you: He leaned forward slightly to try to hear what they were saying. | The crowd surged forwards. 2 towards greater progress, improvement, or development: The building of… …
