put the clock forward

Frequency: 5.54.5 per million words

to change the time on a clock to one hour later, for daylight saving time

put forwardVERB + NOUN

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clock

Examples (10)

  • We have to put the clock forward by one hour tonight.
  • Don't forget to put your clock forward before you go to bed.
  • The clocks will go forward at 2 AM on Sunday.
  • It's time to put the clock forward for daylight saving.
  • Remember to put the clock forward when spring begins.
  • The manual explains how to put the clock forward.
  • We always put the clock forward on the last Sunday in March.
  • I accidentally put the clock forward too early.
  • When does the UK put the clock forward?
  • Make sure you put the clock forward so you're not late.