fast-forward verb, adjective

■ verb

1 [+ obj or no obj]

to wind a tape or video forward without playing it

2 [no obj]

to think about a point later in time:

If we can fast-forward two years, let's have a look at our sales projections.

3 (informal) [+ obj or no obj]

to grow or progress quickly; to make sth do this:

We will fast-forward the product and bring it to the market by 2008.

■ adjective (informal)

growing or progressing very quickly:

a fast-forward company/marketplace

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