• the act of moving forward toward a goal
• increase in price or value; "the news caused a general Advance on the stock market"
• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his Advances"
• a change for the better; progress in development
• a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"
• an amount paid before it is earned
• rise in rate or price; "The stock market gained 24 points today"
• develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"
• increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
• develop further; "We are advancing technology every day"
• bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "Advance an argument"
• 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"
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"
• cause to move forward; "Can you move the car seat forward?"
• move forward; "we have to Advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
• pay in Advance; "Can you Advance me some money?"
• 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"
• contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

'Advance' in other languages