advance (EN)
verb, substantiv, adjektiv

verb “advance”

advance; he advances; past advanced, part. advanced; ger. advancing
  1. å utvikle seg
    As we continue our research, our understanding of the human genome advances every day.
  2. å fremme
    The new policy was designed to advance the company's commitment to sustainability.
  3. å bevege seg fremover
    The troops advanced steadily through the dense forest, aiming to reach the clearing by dawn.
  4. å fremskynde
    Due to the urgency of the project, we decided to advance the meeting to tomorrow morning.
  5. å foreslå
    During the meeting, she advanced the idea of working remotely on Fridays.
  6. å bli mer vellykket
    Despite the challenges, she advanced quickly in her career, becoming a manager in just two years.
  7. å skride frem (i tid eller mot fullføring)
    As the project advanced, the team became more confident in their success.
  8. å øke
    Due to the drought, the supermarket advanced the price of vegetables significantly.
  9. å forskuttere
    The company advanced him $5000 to cover his relocation expenses before he started his new job.

substantiv “advance”

sg. advance, pl. advances or uncountable
  1. fremgang
    The discovery of penicillin was a significant advance in medical science.
  2. fremrykning
    The chess player's advance of his pawn put his opponent in check.
  3. forhåndshandling
    Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure a seat at the concert.
  4. forskudd
    The company offered him an advance on his salary to help cover his unexpected medical bills.
  5. prisøkning
    The bookstore announced an advance in the price of all bestsellers starting next month.
  6. uønskede seksuelle tilnærmelser
    Despite her clear disinterest, he persisted with his advances, making her increasingly uncomfortable.

adjektiv “advance”

advance, non-gradable
  1. forhånd- (som i forhåndsbestemt)
    She received an advance salary payment to help with her unexpected medical bills.
  2. speider- (i betydningen en gruppe som går foran hovedgruppen)
    The advance team was sent ahead to secure the campsite before the rest of the hikers arrived.
  3. forutplassert
    The army established an advance base closer to enemy lines for strategic advantage.