What does 'bring forward' mean?

[kc tran]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #143 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'bring'", question 6

U2 will not ......... the online release of the band's new album, following news that it has been leaked onto the Internet.

(a) bring to
(b) bring forward
(c) bring back
(d) bring up

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #143 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'bring'", answer 6

U2 will not bring forward the online release of the band's new album, following news that it has been leaked onto the Internet.

Correct answer: (b) bring forward

Your answer was: correct
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what bring forward mean in this sentence please

[Kitosdad]

It would normally mean that they would release the new album earlier than had been planned, but in the context of this sentence, it means that they will now delay the release.
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[Azhdar]

It means ' they wouldnt transferred from one page to another

[Kitosdad]

Good morning Azhdar, I think the term that you are referring to is; "carried forward" as used in a cash ledger, or bank statement.

Kitos.
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