advance

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• “Time marches on”

bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• “advance an argument”

increase or raise

• “boost the voltage in an electrical circuit”

contribute to the progress or growth of

• “I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”

cause to move forward

• “Can you move the car seat forward?”

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• “The home team was gaining ground”
• “After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference”

develop in a positive way

• “He progressed well in school”
• “My plants are coming along”
• “Plans are shaping up”

develop further

• “We are advancing technology every day”

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• “John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired”
• “Women tend not to advance in the major law firms”
• “I got promoted after many years of hard work”

pay in advance

• “Can you advance me some money?”

move forward

• “we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward”

rise in rate or price

• “The stock market gained 24 points today”

a movement forward

• “he listened for the progress of the troops”

a change for the better; progress in development

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• “she rejected his advances”

the act of moving forward toward a goal

an amount paid before it is earned

increase in price or value

• “the news caused a general advance on the stock market”

being ahead of time or need

• “gave advance warning”
• “was beforehand with her report”

situated ahead or going before

• “an advance party”
• “at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies”