advance: المعنى والتعريفات

To cause to move forward: advance a chess piece.

To put forward; propose or suggest: advanced a novel theory during the seminar.

To aid the growth or progress of: advanced the cause of freedom.

To raise in rank; promote.

To cause to occur sooner: advance a deadline by one week.

To raise in amount or rate; increase.

To pay (money or interest) before due.

To supply or lend, especially on credit.

To serve as an advance person for (a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary): "advanced the China trip during which the first trade agreements . . . were signed” ( Suzanne Perney).

Archaic To lift.

To go or move forward or onward.

To move against another, as when attacking: advance on the enemy's position.

To make progress; improve.

To rise in rank, position, or value.

To serve as an advance person for a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary.

The act or process of moving or going forward.

A forward move, as toward an objective; a progressive step: an advance in genetic engineering.

An increase of price or value.

Opening approaches made to secure acquaintance, favor, or an agreement; overtures.

The furnishing of funds or goods on credit.

The funds or goods so furnished; a loan.

Payment of money before due: an advance on next month's salary.

The money so paid.

Preparation, especially publicity, done prior to the appearance of a public figure or the staging of a public event.

Made or given ahead of time: an advance payment.