General
Bring-forward
A scheduled date on which an item is resurfaced.
Plain English
A reminder date set so something resurfaces when it's due.
If you’re new here
Set your own. Things without a bring-forward date reliably disappear.
What they probably mean
“Remind me about this later.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
Moderate · 3/5
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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