B1verbtechnologywork
US/ədˈvæns/
UK/ədˈvɑːns/
to move forward, or to develop and improve
More often (noun): progress or a step forward (in advance: before something happens)
In context
Technology has advanced so quickly in the last ten years.
She hopes to advance her career by doing an MBA.
The team advanced to the final after a great match.
Words that go with advance
verb + noun
- advance your careerLearning English can help you advance your career.
- advance knowledgeThe research will advance our knowledge of the disease.
verb + preposition
- advance toVietnam advanced to the next round.
noun + noun
- technology advancesAs technology advances, some jobs disappear.
verb + adverb
- advance rapidlyMedical science has advanced rapidly.