fast-for·ward (f st-fôr w rd)n. or fast forward 1. a. A function on an electronic recording device, such as a videocassette or tape player, that permits rapid advancement of the tape. b. The mechanism, such as a button, used to activate this function. 2. Informal A rapidly changing situation or series of events: "The trial was on fast forward" (Nelson DeMille). v. fast-for·ward·ed, fast-for·ward·ing, fast-for·wards v.intr. To advance a tape rapidly on an electronic recording device. v.tr. To advance (a tape) rapidly on such a device. |
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