[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.