fast forward

Definitions

1. 1

   To cause an audio or video tape, digital media stream, etc. to move forward very fast, so…

   To cause an audio or video tape, digital media stream, etc. to move forward very fast, so that when the device is played, it will start at a later point.

2. 2

   To be fast-forwarded

   To be fast-forwarded; to move ahead in this fashion.

3. 3

   To shift one's attention or focus toward a later point in time.

   • Antarctica was remote, little of value […] was at stake, and few states had the capacity to get to Antarctica or otherwise challenge the claimants. […] Fast-forward to the present, and the picture looks somewhat different.
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   1. 4

      To advance rapidly in time.

      • Metallica have revealed that they plan to ‘fast-forward to the next chapter’ of working with Lady Gaga – sparking rumours of a collaborative album.
   2. 5

      To accelerate.

   3. 6

      The feature that allows media to be fast-forwarded.

   4. 7

      A button that causes media to be fast forwarded.

   5. 8

      A state of rapid advancement.

      • In addition to her simple, punchy opening lines, Roupenian likes to begin stories at true beginnings, like childhood or a brand-new relationship, her tales often ones of maturation in fast-forward.

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