Pull or push forward?

[Lavrador Rodrigo (BiP/CLP2)]

Hi people!

I have a question regarding this expression. Actually, I'm not sure if it's right to say "expression", but anyways..

Let's play with an example, it's always easier to understand the point.

- We have to pull forward the production of that material due to several cancellations we have been receiving from our customer.

When we think about pull something, we mean to bring something closer, towards you. However, "forward" is always regarding to something ahead in comparison to your actual position/moment.

In my understanding, "pull forward" does not make sense. But it's quite common in South Africa.

What's correct then?

Thank you!
Rodrigo - Brazil

[a***@brother.com.my]

Hi Rodrigo,



I'm not expert in English but I'm working in manufacturing environment
also. Base on the sentence; do you means to delay the production or
early the production due to reason that you mention.



I thing if you want to produce early than original schedule you should
say 'bring forward'. I think 'pull forward' has no meaning.



Note: Open Ms Word and type 'bring forward'. Highlight the 2 words and
right click, select Synonyms and you will see the meaning. Than repeat
the process with 'pull forward', basically no suggestion. That how I
check.



Regards,

Muthalib

[Lavrador Rodrigo (BiP/CLP2)]

Hi Muthalib,

According to the local people here, pull something forward, means to bring something closer to the point you are. It's still sounds weird for me.
If an American or English native speaker confirm it, I'll believe.

About push forward, it always means, in this context, to postpone something. The ones who say the opposite are just incorrect.

If you google "pull forward", you'll find plenty of results...

Rgds,
Rod - Brazil





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Hi Rodrigo,
I'm not expert in English but I'm working in manufacturing environment also. Base on the sentence; do you means to delay the production or early the production due to reason that you mention.
I thing if you want to produce early than original schedule you should say 'bring forward'. I think 'pull forward' has no meaning.
Note: Open Ms Word and type 'bring forward'. Highlight the 2 words and right click, select Synonyms and you will see the meaning. Than repeat the process with 'pull forward', basically no suggestion. That how I check.
Regards,
Muthalib

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On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 4:59 AM, Lavrador Rodrigo (BiP/CLP2) <

Post by Lavrador Rodrigo (BiP/CLP2)
Hi Muthalib,
According to the local people here, pull something forward, means to bring
something closer to the point you are. It's still sounds weird for me.
If an American or English native speaker confirm it, I'll believe.
About push forward, it always means, in this context, to postpone
something. The ones who say the opposite are just incorrect.
If you google "pull forward", you'll find plenty of results...
Rgds,
Rod - Brazil
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*Sent:* 04 August 2009 02:49 AM
*Subject:* [BelajarEnglish] Re:Pull or push forward?
Hi Rodrigo,
I’m not expert in English but I’m working in manufacturing environment
also. Base on the sentence; do you means to delay the production or early
the production due to reason that you mention.
I thing if you want to produce early than original schedule you should say
‘bring forward’. I think ‘pull forward’ has no meaning.
Note: Open Ms Word and type ‘bring forward’. Highlight the 2 words and
right click, select Synonyms and you will see the meaning. Than repeat the
process with ‘pull forward’, basically no suggestion. That how I check.
Regards,
Muthalib