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advancing

UK
/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/
US
/ədˈvænsɪŋ/
advancing along
advancing up
advancingnoun
advancings
pl
UK
/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/
US
/ədˈvænsɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act or process of advancing'.
Translations
avancementSens général de progression d’un projet, d’un travail ou d’une situation.
The advancing of the project was slower than expected.
L’avancement du projet a été plus lent que prévu.
progressionSens plus abstrait d’un progrès continu.
The advancing of the research took several months.
La progression de la recherche a pris plusieurs mois.
Additional translations
avancéeSouvent pour un mouvement concret, notamment militaire.
Definitions
The act or process of moving forward or making progress.
The advancing of the troops was halted by the river.
advancingadjective
more advancing
Comp.
most advancing
Super.
Translations
en développementSurtout pour une technologie, un domaine ou une réalité qui évolue ou progresse.
The advancing technology has made communication much easier.
La technologie en développement a rendu la communication beaucoup plus facile.
approchantSurtout pour un événement, un moment ou un élément qui se rapproche dans le temps ou dans l’espace.
The advancing storm clouds signaled that rain was imminent.
Les nuages d’orage approchants annonçaient une pluie imminente.
favorisantDans le sens de contribuer à faire progresser une cause, une idée ou un projet.
The foundation supports advancing initiatives aimed at reducing poverty.
La fondation soutient des initiatives favorisant la réduction de la pauvreté.
avancéSurtout dans l’expression âge avancé.
Regular exercise can help maintain mobility despite advancing age.
Une activité physique régulière peut aider à maintenir la mobilité malgré un âge avancé.
Definitions
Moving forward or progressing in development or improvement.
The advancing technology has made communication much easier.
Approaching or coming closer in time or space.
The advancing storm clouds signaled that rain was imminent.
Promoting or helping to further a cause, idea, or project.
The foundation supports advancing initiatives aimed at reducing poverty.
Increasing in age; growing older.
Regular exercise can help maintain mobility despite advancing age.
Synonyms
progressive
forward
promoting
developing
improving
Antonyms
retreating
advanceverb

advancing

Gerund

advanced
Past Simple
advanced
Past Participle
advancing
Gerund
UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
Translations
The troops advanced towards the enemy lines.
Les troupes ont avancé vers les lignes ennemies.
She advanced quickly in her career due to her hard work.
Elle a progressé rapidement dans sa carrière grâce à son travail acharné.
avancerpour une idée, une théorie ou un plan
He advanced a new theory about the origins of the universe.
Il a avancé une nouvelle théorie sur les origines de l'univers.
avancerpour une date ou une réunion, au sens de la rendre plus tôt
They decided to advance the meeting to Monday instead of Wednesday.
Ils ont décidé d'avancer la réunion à lundi au lieu de mercredi.
avancerpour un projet, une recherche ou une idée
The new funding will advance the research project significantly.
Les nouveaux financements feront avancer considérablement le projet de recherche.
Additional translations
avanceren parlant d'une somme d'argent
promouvoirpour une personne, au sens de faire monter en grade
Definitions
To move forward in a purposeful way.
The troops advanced towards the enemy lines.
To make progress or develop in a particular area.
She advanced quickly in her career due to her hard work.
To lend money to someone, typically as a loan or payment before it is due.
The company advanced him a month's salary to help with his relocation expenses.
To propose or suggest an idea, theory, or plan for consideration.
He advanced a new theory about the origins of the universe.
To change the time or date of an event to an earlier one.
They decided to advance the meeting to Monday instead of Wednesday.
To cause something or someone to move forward, develop, or be promoted.
The new funding will advance the research project significantly.
Synonyms
progress
proceed
move forward
forge ahead
advance forward
promote
enhance
improve
Antonyms
retreat
recede
withdraw
advancenoun
Definitions
A forward movement or progress in development.
The advance of technology has transformed the way we communicate.
A sum of money paid before it is due or for work that is yet to be completed.
The author received an advance from the publisher to start writing the book.
A forward movement by a group of people, especially an army.
The army's advance was halted by the enemy's strong defense.
An approach made to someone, typically with the aim of initiating a romantic or sexual relationship.
She was uncomfortable with his persistent advances at the party.
An increase in price or value of a commodity, security, or other item.
There was a sharp advance in oil prices after the announcement.
advanceadjective
Definitions
Done, sent, or supplied beforehand; prior.
Please give us advance notice if you are unable to attend.
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