A: I think we need to trust, moving forward, that decisions
affecting the entire unit will not be made without discussion. (A
tells this to B because B did something by himself that affected the
entire unit. So A is warning him right now.
What does marked phrase mean here? How does marked phrase modify the sentence? Is it a reduced clause or participle?
Can I just use "moving forward" or "starting now" instead of "from now on" ?
a- You will report to me from now on.
b- You will report to me, starting now. (Is it okay to leave that phrase, starting now, like this?)
c- You will report to me, moving forward. (Is it okay to leave that phrase, starting now, like this?)
Best Answer
In this context, it means "in the future". It's somewhat redundant, since "will" already signifies the future, but it emphasizes that one is specifically discusses the future, and implies a contrast with past developments.