advance
US /ædˈvæns/
・UK /əd'vɑ:ns/
A2TOEIC
n.NounForward movement by an army
They feared that the advance on the capital would cause a lot of death and damage
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of an army) to move forward
The soldiers got the order to advance closer to the city
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To change or improve
This course is supposed to advance your understanding of global economics
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To increase in price or value
Despite the economic crisis our shares still advance in price
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To move forward in a certain direction
The army decided to advance toward the north border
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To try to seduce someone
Did he try to advance on you? He’s a liar, be careful!
n.NounAn attempt to seduce someone
He made an advance by putting his arm around her, but she pushed it away
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To promote someone to a higher rank or position.
He was advanced to the position of manager.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To provide money as a loan.
The bank advanced him a loan.
n.NounA development or improvement.
There has been a significant advance in medical technology.
n.NounA sum of money paid early.
He received an advance on his salary.
n.NounAn unwanted or unwelcome approach or suggestion, especially of a sexual nature.
He made an unwanted advance towards her.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To put forward (a fact or theory) for consideration.
He advanced the theory that the universe is expanding.
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Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
- Those bins are just one of the tricks retailers use to get you to impulse buy, where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.
Those bins are just one of the tricks retailers use to get you to impulse buy, where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.
- Those bins are just one of the tricks retailers use to get you to impulse buy, where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.
Those bins are just one of the tricks retailers use to get you to impulse buy, where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.
How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
- By contrast, the U.S., particularly Silicon Valley, has a history of financial institutions collaborating with startups, making it easier for Stripe to establish partnerships and advance their platform.
By contrast, the U.S., particularly Silicon Valley, has a history of financial institutions collaborating with startups, making it easier for Stripe to establish partnerships and advance their platform.
- making it easier for Stripe to establish partnerships and advance their platform.
making it easier for Stripe to establish partnerships and advance their platform.
Morocco's FIFA Run Unites The Arab World
- Up next for Morocco is a quarter-final match-up against Portugal, who are the favorites to advance.
Up next for Morocco is a quarter-final match-up against Portugal, who are the favorites to advance.
- Up next for Morocco is a quarterfinal matchup against Portugal, who are the favorites to advance.
Up next for Morocco is a quarterfinal matchup against Portugal, who are the favorites to advance.
The Trump investigations you should actually care about
- but he has to prove that he did so in order to advance or cover up some other crime.
but he has to prove that he did so in order to advance or cover up some other crime.
- but he has to prove that he did so in order to advance or cover up some other crimes.
but he has to prove that he did so in order to advance or cover up some other crimes.
5 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver
- It's a complex intersection with left-hand turning lanes, advance lights, slip lanes, pedestrians, cyclists.
It's a complex intersection with left-hand turning lanes, advance lights, slip lanes, pedestrians, cyclists.
- I've got my advance green.
I've got my advance green.
How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of
- This differs from traditional retail where orders can often be placed in the 10,000 to 100,000 copies of a garment and can be placed between three and six months in advance.
This differs from traditional retail where orders can often be placed in the 10,000 to 100,000 copies of a garment and can be placed between three and six months in advance.
- and can be placed between three and six months in advance.
and can be placed between three and six months in advance.
How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
- The 2021 class action suit named several retailers as defendants including Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Advance Autoparts.
The 2021 class action suit named several retailers as defendants including Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Advance Autoparts.
- Best Buy and Advance Autoparts. Other retailers like Home Depot
Best Buy and Advance Autoparts. Other retailers like Home Depot
Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
- There is also no use in pretending this will change, so we have to act carefully and respectfully as we advance the technology and can make more and more selections.
There is also no use in pretending this will change, so we have to act carefully and respectfully as we advance the technology and can make more and more selections.
- change, so we have to act carefully and respectfully as we advance the
change, so we have to act carefully and respectfully as we advance the
Inside the Making of an AI Chip | WSJ Tech Behind
- The technology's rapid advance means that chips and the software to use them are going to have to keep up.
The technology's rapid advance means that chips and the software to use them are going to have to keep up.
- The technology's rapid advance means that chips and the software to use them are going to have to keep up.
The technology's rapid advance means that chips and the software to use them are going to have to keep up.
Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED
- - Wear what you're going to use at the interview in advance
- Wear what you're going to use at the interview in advance
- Wear what you're going to use at the interview in advance and be comfortable.
Wear what you're going to use at the interview in advance and be comfortable.