Forward
In computing networking forward by a router means to send an IP packet to an address via an interface. The address might be external from the LAN, and it may be on the www. See NAT performed by a router.
language
In general language:
- near, being at, or belonging to the forepart the forward section of the main deck,
- #:situated in advance
- Baggage is carried in the forward cars of the train.
- strongly inclined : READY
- EXTREME, RADICAL
- always forward to criticize his neighbors
- on the forward fringe of conservatism
- lacking modesty or reserve : BRASH
- notably advanced or developed : PRECOCIOUS
- The child is very forward at walking.
- strongly inclined : READY
- moving, tending, or leading toward a position in front
- also : moving toward an opponent's goal
- advocating an advanced policy in the direction of what is considered progress
- of, relation near, being at, or belonging to the forepart
- situated in advance
- Poorly disciplined children are often distressingly forward.
- also : moving toward an opponent's goal
- on the forward fringe of conservatism
- of, relating to, or getting ready for the future
adverb
- to or toward what is ahead or in front
- from that time forward
- moved slowly forward
verb
- forwarded; forwarding; forwards
transitive verb
- to help onward : PROMOTE
- forwarded his friend's career
- to send forward : TRANSMIT
- will forward the goods on receipt of your check
- to send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
- forward mail
noun
- a player who plays at the front the team's formation near the opponent's goal
- to, or getting ready for the future
adverb
- to or toward what is ahead or in front
- from that time forward
- moved slowly forward
verb
- forwarded; forwarding; forwards: to help onward: PROMOTE
- forwarded his friend's career: to send forward: TRANSMIT
- will forward the goods on receipt of your check: to send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
- forward mail