Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fast-forward
verb
/fæst ˈfɔːrwərd/
Definition
To move rapidly forward in time or in a sequence, especially in a recording or video.
Examples
- When I missed part of the movie, I used the fast-forward feature to catch up.
- She fast-forwarded through the commercial breaks on the streaming service.
- The presenter fast-forwarded the slides to save time during the meeting.
Meaning
Fast-forward is a term used primarily in media playback to describe the action of advancing through a recorded content at a speed faster than real-time, commonly used in audio or video players.
Synonyms
- advance
- speed up
- skip ahead
