0 to state an idea or opinion, or to suggest a plan or person, for other people to consider: --
The proposals that you have put forward deserve serious consideration.
I wasn't convinced by any of the arguments that he put forward.
Many suggestions have been put forward, but a decision is unlikely until after next year's general election.
The peace plan put forward last August has been revived for the latest round of negotiations.
She has decided to put her name/put herself forward as a candidate.
1 to offer an idea or opinion, or suggest a plan or person, for other people to consider: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
We kunnen het stap voor stap voltooien, hoe lang de weg ook is en het kan niet worden voltooid, hoe kort de weg ook is, als je niet eens je voetafdruk markeert.