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advance (EN)
glagol, imenica, pridjev

glagol “advance”

infinitiv advance; on advances; prošlo vrijeme advanced; prošli part. advanced; ger. advancing
  1. napredovati
    As we continue our research, our understanding of the human genome advances every day.
  2. poticati
    The new policy was designed to advance the company's commitment to sustainability.
  3. pomaknuti se naprijed
    The troops advanced steadily through the dense forest, aiming to reach the clearing by dawn.
  4. uzrokovati da se nešto dogodi ranije
    Due to the urgency of the project, we decided to advance the meeting to tomorrow morning.
  5. predložiti (u smislu ideje)
    During the meeting, she advanced the idea of working remotely on Fridays.
  6. postati uspješniji
    Despite the challenges, she advanced quickly in her career, becoming a manager in just two years.
  7. odvijati se s vremenom ili prema završetku
    As the project advanced, the team became more confident in their success.
  8. povećati cijenu ili stopu
    Due to the drought, the supermarket advanced the price of vegetables significantly.
  9. dati novac unaprijed
    The company advanced him $5000 to cover his relocation expenses before he started his new job.

imenica “advance”

jednina advance, množina advances ili nebrojivo
  1. napredak
    The discovery of penicillin was a significant advance in medical science.
  2. pomak naprijed
    The chess player's advance of his pawn put his opponent in check.
  3. činjenje nečega prije očekivanog vremena
    Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure a seat at the concert.
  4. novac dan kao zajam ili prije nego što je dospijeće
    The company offered him an advance on his salary to help cover his unexpected medical bills.
  5. povećanje cijene
    The bookstore announced an advance in the price of all bestsellers starting next month.
  6. neželjeni seksualni pokušaji
    Despite her clear disinterest, he persisted with his advances, making her increasingly uncomfortable.

pridjev “advance”

osnovni oblik advance, negradabilan
  1. unaprijed učinjeno
    She received an advance salary payment to help with her unexpected medical bills.
  2. koji ide ispred glavne skupine (u smislu istraživačke ili vojne jedinice)
    The advance team was sent ahead to secure the campsite before the rest of the hikers arrived.
  3. pozicioniran ispred ili naprijed
    The army established an advance base closer to enemy lines for strategic advantage.