forward motion

Definitions

The act or process of moving in a direction that is ahead or in front.

Progress or advancement toward a specific goal or destination.

Examples

The constant forward motion of the train made it difficult to walk down the aisle.

To maintain forward motion while cycling uphill, you must shift into a lower gear.

The project lost its forward motion after the team lead resigned unexpectedly.

Synonyms

advancement progression onward movement headway propulsion advance momentum

Antonyms

stagnation regression reversal retrogression standstill halt stasis