[put] the clock forward - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

[put] the clock forward

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to match the start of daylight saving timeto adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to match the start of daylight saving time

Examples

Don't forget to put the clock forward by one hour this weekend to align it with daylight saving time.
I put the clock forward on my bedside table before going to sleep, so I wouldn't be late for work the next morning.
Let's put the clock forward before we go to bed so we're not late tomorrow.

Synonyms

turn the clocks forward

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[put] the clock forward

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to adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to match the start of daylight saving time

Don't forget to put the clock forward by one hour this weekend to align it with daylight saving time.
I put the clock forward on my bedside table before going to sleep, so I wouldn't be late for work the next morning.
Let's put the clock forward before we go to bed so we're not late tomorrow.
It's time to put the clock forward and spring ahead for daylight saving time.

Synonyms:

turn the clocks forward