fast forward

Meaning

Verb

1. (transitive) 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. (intransitive) To be fast-forwarded; to move ahead in this fashion.
3. (figuratively, intransitive) To shift one's attention or focus toward a later point in time.
4. (figuratively, intransitive) To advance rapidly in time.
5. (figuratively, transitive) To accelerate.

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The feature that allows media to be fast-forwarded.
2. (countable, uncountable) A button that causes media to be fast forwarded.
3. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) A state of rapid advancement.

Synonyms

FF

Translations

avance rapide

vooruitspoelen

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γρήγορη προώθηση

avanzare rapidamente

doorspoelen

avançar

avanzar rápidamente

Vorlauf

ileri sarmak

schnelles Vorspulen