advance (EN)
verbo, substantivo, adjetivo

verbo “advance”

advance; he advances; past advanced, part. advanced; ger. advancing
  1. avançar
    As we continue our research, our understanding of the human genome advances every day.
  2. promover
    The new policy was designed to advance the company's commitment to sustainability.
  3. mover-se para frente
    The troops advanced steadily through the dense forest, aiming to reach the clearing by dawn.
  4. antecipar
    Due to the urgency of the project, we decided to advance the meeting to tomorrow morning.
  5. propor
    During the meeting, she advanced the idea of working remotely on Fridays.
  6. prosperar
    Despite the challenges, she advanced quickly in her career, becoming a manager in just two years.
  7. progredir
    As the project advanced, the team became more confident in their success.
  8. aumentar
    Due to the drought, the supermarket advanced the price of vegetables significantly.
  9. adiantar (no sentido de dinheiro ou valor)
    The company advanced him $5000 to cover his relocation expenses before he started his new job.

substantivo “advance”

sg. advance, pl. advances or uncountable
  1. avanço
    The discovery of penicillin was a significant advance in medical science.
  2. movimento para frente
    The chess player's advance of his pawn put his opponent in check.
  3. antecipação
    Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure a seat at the concert.
  4. adiantamento
    The company offered him an advance on his salary to help cover his unexpected medical bills.
  5. aumento
    The bookstore announced an advance in the price of all bestsellers starting next month.
  6. investidas indesejadas (no contexto sexual)
    Despite her clear disinterest, he persisted with his advances, making her increasingly uncomfortable.

adjetivo “advance”

advance, non-gradable
  1. antecipado
    She received an advance salary payment to help with her unexpected medical bills.
  2. de vanguarda (no contexto de grupo)
    The advance team was sent ahead to secure the campsite before the rest of the hikers arrived.
  3. posicionado à frente
    The army established an advance base closer to enemy lines for strategic advantage.