Indian English habitPrepone
Indian English: move an event to an earlier time.
The principal preponed the exam to Monday.
Works everywhere: move to an earlier date or time.
Can we bring the meeting forward to 10 a.m.?
Remember: Clear to Indian listeners; outside India, say 'bring forward' or 'move up' so everyone follows. 'Postpone' is understood everywhere.
Short lessonIndian English habitsIndian English is a real variety. Some phrases need a switch for international listeners.