Progress - English meaning

verb

Move forwards in a purposeful way.

Usage examples:

He advanced towards the dispatch box

noun

A forward movement.

Usage examples:

The rebels' advance on madrid was well under way

adjective

Done, sent, or supplied beforehand.

Usage examples:

Advance notice

noun

The process of promoting a cause or plan.

Usage examples:

Their lives were devoted to the advancement of science

noun

An improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge

Usage examples:

The president's speech to the conference centered on the advancement of alternative fuel sources as…

noun

The development or improvement of something

Usage examples:

All she was interested in was the advancement of her own career.

noun

The improvement of something.

Usage examples:

They believed that what they were doing was vital for the betterment of society

noun

Improvement that is made to something, especially to a property, area, etc.

Usage examples:

Governor o'malley yesterday described the betterment of maryland's infrastructure as an investment …

noun

Improvement

Usage examples:

Several changes have been made for the betterment of the sport.

noun

A flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush.

Usage examples:

Tiny white blossoms

verb

(of a tree or bush) produce flowers or masses of flowers.

Usage examples:

A garden in which roses blossom

verb

(of a tree or plant) to produce flowers that develop into fruit

Usage examples:

The cherry tree is beginning to blossom., fig. she has really blossomed recently (= become more con…

noun

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Usage examples:

A major breakthrough in dna research

The act of making an important discovery

noun

An important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem

Usage examples:

Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer., a major breakthrough…

verb

Persist in an activity or process.

Usage examples:

He was unable to continue with his job

verb

To keep happening or to keep doing something without stopping

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] if it continues to rain, we may have to cancel the outdoor concert., [ + to inf…

verb

To keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] it's said that as the boat went down the band continued to play., [ + -ing verb…

verb

Grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

Usage examples:

Motion pictures were to develop into mass entertainment

verb

Progress or evolve through a process of natural growth

verb

To grow or cause to grow or change into a more advanced form

Usage examples:

[ t ] this exercise will help develop the shoulder and back muscles (= it will make them stronger).…

noun

The process of developing or being developed.

Usage examples:

She traces the development of the novel

noun

The process of growing or changing and becoming more advanced

Usage examples:

[ u ] a good diet and lots of exercise are essential for a child’s healthy growth and development.,…

noun

Growth or changes that make something become more advanced

Usage examples:

The first year of the plan is primarily focused on organizational development., he was recruited to…

verb

(of a living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment.

Usage examples:

Wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake

noun

A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention.

Usage examples:

With a flourish, she ushered them inside

verb

To grow or develop successfully

Usage examples:

Parts of the city continue to flourish., this is the perfect environment for our company to flouris…

phrasal verb

Get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

phrasal verb

To have a good relationship or deal successfully with a situation

Usage examples:

Alexis and her roommate are getting along better., she doesn’t get on well with her father.

verb

Move from one place to another; travel.

Usage examples:

He went out to the shops

noun

An attempt or trial at something.

Usage examples:

Have a go at answering the questions yourself

adjective

Functioning properly.

Usage examples:

All systems go

noun

An act of leaving a place; a departure.

Usage examples:

Don't lose track of your child's comings and goings

adjective

Existing or available; to be had.

Usage examples:

He asked if there were any other jobs going

verb

Move from one place to another; travel.

Usage examples:

He went out to the shops

verb

(of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically.

Usage examples:

He would watch nick grow to manhood

verb

Increase in size by natural process

verb

To increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed

Usage examples:

Children grow so quickly., this plant grows best in the shade., she's grown three centimetres this …

noun

The process of increasing in size.

Usage examples:

The upward growth of plants

noun

The process of developing or of increasing in size

Usage examples:

[ u ] plant growth is most noticeable in spring., [ u ] his budget is designed to promote economic …

noun

An increase in the ability of an economy or business to produce goods and services

Usage examples:

The growth of the indian economy, we have had three successive years of economic growth., growth ra…

noun

Forward movement of a ship or boat, especially when this is slow or difficult.

Usage examples:

The ship was making very little headway against heavy seas

noun

To make progress or get closer to achieving something

Usage examples:

I'm trying to learn to drive, but i'm not making much headway (with it)., little headway has been m…

verb

Make or become better.

Usage examples:

Efforts to improve relations between the countries

verb

To make better

verb

To (cause something to) get better

Usage examples:

He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers., i thought the best way to improve my frenc…

noun

An example of improving or being improved.

Usage examples:

An improvement in east–west relations

noun

The process of making something better or of getting better

Usage examples:

[ c ] we made some improvements to the house before selling it., [ u ] there’s been no improvement…

noun

The fact of something getting better, or the act of making something better

Usage examples:

Constant/continued/significant improvement, signs of improvement, need/show/see improvement august …

verb

Go in a specified direction or manner; change position.

Usage examples:

She moved to the door

noun

A change of place, position, or state.

Usage examples:

She made a sudden move towards me

verb

Change location

phrasal verb

Leave.

Usage examples:

The mounties briskly ordered them to move on

phrasal verb

Start doing something new or making progress.

Usage examples:

I've been in this job long enough—it's time i moved on

phrasal verb

To start a new activity or job, especially after you have spent a long time doing a previous activity or job

Usage examples:

I am excited about the company's future but it is time for me to move on., before moving on, does a…

noun

The action or process of moving through or past somewhere on the way from one place to another.

Usage examples:

There were moorings for boats wanting passage through the lock

verb

Subject (a strain of microorganisms or cells) to a passage.

Usage examples:

Each recombinant virus was passaged nine times successively

noun

A movement performed in advanced dressage and classical riding, in which the horse executes a slow elevated trot, giving the impression of dancing.

adjective

Of a person, attitude, etc.: characterized by eagerness or perseverance despite difficulty or opposition.

phrasal verb

To try hard to persuade someone to tell you something

Usage examples:

Although he was pressed on the matter by journalists, the minister refused to disclose any further …

verb

Begin a course of action.

Usage examples:

The consortium could proceed with the plan

verb

To start or continue an action or process

Usage examples:

The building project is proceeding smoothly., you should ask a lawyer for advice on how to proceed.…

verb

To continue as planned

Usage examples:

The merger is proceeding according to schedule and should be complete by july., proceed with sth it…

noun

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Usage examples:

Good opportunities for career progression

noun

The process of changing or developing towards an improved situation or state

Usage examples:

(a) progression toward(s)/to sth the progression towards fairer and more open markets is happening …

verb

Succeed in material terms; be financially successful.

Usage examples:

His business prospered

verb

(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.

Usage examples:

The new baby thrived

verb

To grow, develop, or be successful

Usage examples:

She seems to thrive on hard work.

verb

To grow, develop, and become successful

Usage examples:

Industries such as water, telecoms, and insurance have been thriving., thrive on sth some employees…