Verb
1. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense;
"Time marches on"2. bring forward for consideration or acceptance;
"advance an argument"3. increase or raise;
"boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"4. contribute to the progress or growth of;
"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"5. cause to move forward;
"Can you move the car seat forward?"6. obtain advantages, such as points, etc.;
"The home team was gaining ground""After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"7. develop in a positive way;
"He progressed well in school""My plants are coming along""Plans are shaping up"8. develop further;
"We are advancing technology every day"9. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position;
"John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired""Women tend not to advance in the major law firms""I got promoted after many years of hard work"10. pay in advance;
"Can you advance me some money?"11. move forward;
"we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"12. rise in rate or price;
"The stock market gained 24 points today"