come forward
phrasal verb
came forward;
come forward;
coming forward;
comes forward
Definition of come forward
: to make the effort required to provide information, make a claim, volunteer, etc.
No one has yet come forward to claim the reward. Essex Police is now appealing for anyone with information or dash cam footage of the crash to come forward and help with their inquiries.— Alex Gidden The young woman … had come forward after six months to accuse him of assault.— Jules De Cinque
also
: to become publicly known
While the case was dropped the prosecutor says if substantial evidence came forward this case could go to a trial in the future … — Don Granese
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