advance

verb [I/T] (MOVE FORWARD)

/ədˈvæns, æd-/

Definition

› to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something: [T] Research has advanced our understanding of the virus. [I] Tonight’s winner advances to the semifinals. advancement

/ədˈvæns·mənt, æd-/ noun [U] › They did nothing for the advancement of women.

(Definition of advance verb (MOVE FORWARD) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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