To put forward is to offer an idea or a name for consideration. Put forward a proposal, put forward his name, put forward a theory.
It is neutral about whether the idea is any good, which is what makes it useful in minutes and reports. It also means to move a clock or a date earlier, which is a separate use.
1phraseput forwardTo offer an idea or name for consideration.
“The union will put forward two names for the vacancy.”
put forward is a phrase.
Also accepted in games: propose, suggest
Practised in Phrasal Verbs