viderefører

Viderefører is the present tense form of the Norwegian verb å videreføre, meaning to carry something forward or to continue it beyond its current stage. The term is commonly used in formal contexts to describe the act of extending a policy, project, program, or responsibility into the next phase or period. Etymologically, it combines videre- (further, onward) with føre (to lead or carry), yielding the sense of leading something forward.

The word is widely used in government, administration, business, and organizational contexts. It is appropriate when discussing reforms, budgets, strategic plans, or contractual obligations that are to be continued or institutionalized rather than stopped. The nuance of videreføre often implies a deliberate, planned continuation rather than a mere repetition of previous actions, sometimes with an expectation of accountability or formal transfer of responsibility.

Noun form: videreføring, referring to the act or process of continuing or carrying a policy, project, or programme forward. Phrases such as videreføring av reformen (the continuation of the reform) are common in formal discourse.

See also: fortsette (to continue), overføre (to transfer), and continuation-related terms like videreføring.

Examples:

- Regjeringen vil videreføre reformen neste år.

- Prosjektet ble videreført av neste ledelse.