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advance

 
 
/ədˈvɑːns/ verb

Translation

PROGRESS [I, T] to develop or progress, or to make something develop or progress
geliştirmek, ilerletmek
He moved to New York with hopes of advancing his career. Research has advanced our understanding of the virus.1838
FORWARD [I] to move forward to a new position, especially while fighting
muharebede yeni bir mevziye doğru ilerlemek
Rebel soldiers advanced on the capital.2229
(Definition of advance verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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