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to turn the clock forward
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to adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time
Example
This Sunday, don't forget to turn the clock forward by one hour when you go to bed as daylight saving time begins.
I'll need to turn the clock forward on my wristwatch and the wall clock in the living room to match the new time setting.
It's time to turn the clock forward and spring forward for daylight saving time.
I always turn the clock forward in my bedroom before going to sleep when daylight saving time begins.