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advance (EN)
werkwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord, bijvoeglijk naamwoord

werkwoord “advance”

infinitief advance; hij advances; verleden tijd advanced; volt. deelw. advanced; ger. advancing
  1. ontwikkelen of vooruitgaan
    As we continue our research, our understanding of the human genome advances every day.
  2. bevorderen
    The new policy was designed to advance the company's commitment to sustainability.
  3. naar voren bewegen
    The troops advanced steadily through the dense forest, aiming to reach the clearing by dawn.
  4. iets vervroegen
    Due to the urgency of the project, we decided to advance the meeting to tomorrow morning.
  5. voorstellen (in de zin van een idee)
    During the meeting, she advanced the idea of working remotely on Fridays.
  6. succesvoller worden
    Despite the challenges, she advanced quickly in her career, becoming a manager in just two years.
  7. voortgang maken in tijd of naar voltooiing
    As the project advanced, the team became more confident in their success.
  8. verhogen (in de context van prijs of tarief)
    Due to the drought, the supermarket advanced the price of vegetables significantly.
  9. voorschieten (in de context van geld of waarde)
    The company advanced him $5000 to cover his relocation expenses before he started his new job.

zelfstandig naamwoord “advance”

enkelvoud advance, meervoud advances of ontelbaar
  1. verbetering of vooruitgang
    The discovery of penicillin was a significant advance in medical science.
  2. voorwaartse beweging
    The chess player's advance of his pawn put his opponent in check.
  3. vervroeging
    Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure a seat at the concert.
  4. voorschot
    The company offered him an advance on his salary to help cover his unexpected medical bills.
  5. prijsverhoging
    The bookstore announced an advance in the price of all bestsellers starting next month.
  6. ongewenste seksuele avances
    Despite her clear disinterest, he persisted with his advances, making her increasingly uncomfortable.

bijvoeglijk naamwoord “advance”

basisvorm advance, niet-vergrotend
  1. voorbarig
    She received an advance salary payment to help with her unexpected medical bills.
  2. verkennend (in de context van een groep)
    The advance team was sent ahead to secure the campsite before the rest of the hikers arrived.
  3. vooruitgeplaatst
    The army established an advance base closer to enemy lines for strategic advantage.