voranzubringen

Voranzubringen is a German verb meaning to advance something or to bring something forward, typically by actively promoting or pushing forward a project, plan, or initiative. It denotes progress and forward movement and is often used in business, politics, and project management contexts.

Form and usage: The base infinitive is voranzubringen. It is a separable-prefix verb; in finite clauses the prefix separates, for example: Wir bringen das Projekt voran. In the perfect tense it becomes Wir haben das Projekt vorangebracht. The infinitive with zu is used in subordinate clauses: Es ist wichtig, das Vorhaben voranzubringen.

Structure and object: The action takes a direct object, usually something concrete such as das Projekt, die Reformen, or den Prozess. It often appears with qualifiers indicating pace or direction, for example zügig or weiter.

Nuance and related terms: Voranzubringen emphasizes intentional progress and concrete results. Related verbs include vorantreiben, which can carry a stronger sense of driving forward or accelerating, and fördern or weiterentwickeln, which focus more on supporting development or improving something over time.

Examples: Wir müssen das Vorhaben voranzubringen. Die Firma will die Digitalisierung voranbringen. Die Regierung möchte die Reformen rasch voranzubringen. Informal usage would still express moving a task forward, but with emphasis on proactive momentum.