Meaning ofadvancein English

Verb

1. to promote progress; further development
   The company will advance the technology to improve efficiency.
2. to raise someone in rank; prefer them
   The army decided to advance the soldier to a higher rank.
3. to move something forward forcefully
   The team worked together to advance the ball down the field.
4. to move or push something forward (forcefully; in space or time)
   The astronauts had to advance the spacecraft through the asteroid field.
5. to support or improve a situation; help it succeed
   The charity aims to advance education for underprivileged children.
6. to bring forward in time; hasten
   The company decided to advance the product launch by two weeks.
7. to move or approach forward
   The hikers had to advance carefully through the dense forest.
8. to lend or provide value early
   The investor agreed to advance funds to support the startup.
9. to propose or put forward an idea
   The researcher will advance a new theory on climate change.
10. to make progress; succeed
    The company is expected to advance in the market with its innovative products.
11. to move forward in time; progress towards completion
    The project timeline will advance by three months to meet the new deadline.