videreførte

Videreførte is the simple past tense form of the Danish verb videreføre, meaning to carry something forward or to continue a course of action. It is used to describe actions or decisions that were continued or extended in the past, such as a plan, project, or policy being carried forward.

Etymology and meaning: The word combines videre- or videregående meaning “further” or “onward” with føre meaning “to lead” or “to bring.” Literally, it conveys the idea of leading something further or continuing it beyond a previous point.

Usage: Videreførte appears in formal and institutional language, including business, administration, law, and historical writing. For example, a government agency might videreførte a program into the next phase, or a company might videreførte a project after a review. It serves to emphasize continuation rather than termination.

Conjugation: The infinitive is videreføre; the present tense form is viderefører; the simple past tense is videreførte; the past participle is videreført. These forms align with common Danish verb conjugation patterns, though exact usage can vary with regional or stylistic preferences.

Related forms and equivalents: The concept exists in Danish and Norwegian with similar forms, while Swedish uses a different construction (for example, vidareföra with past förde). In Danish, related terms include videreførsel (the act of carrying forward) and fortsættelse (continuation). The term is primarily used in formal contexts to indicate continuity of an action, project, or policy.