Fast-forward definition

To advance an audio or video recording rapidly.

To think ahead to a later time or stage in a sequence of events.

Fast forward is defined as to cause something to advance at quicker than normal speed.

A control mechanism on an audio or video player that permits rapid advancement of a recording.

The state of being in rapid advancement or progression, as of a film or a sequence of events.

To advance (an audio or video recording) rapidly.

The setting on an electronic playback device, allowing the user to skip portions and advance at an accelerated speed to a later section of a disc, tape, etc.

The act or condition of speeding up and advancing.

To advance to a later time at an accelerated speed.

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

(intransitive, figuratively, by extension) To shift one's attention or focus toward a later point in time.

Alternative spelling of fast forward.

To speed up the progression of (a sequence of events).