push forward; advance; propel
Meanings
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to push forward; to advance; to promote (a task, work, or project)
Often used in abstract contexts, such as work, projects, research, or social development.
We need to vigorously advance educational reform.
This technology will advance AI research to a new stage.
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The government is pushing forward the construction of infrastructure.
Cooperation helps to advance the shared goals of both parties.
The new policy aims to promote sustainable economic development.
verb
to advance; to move forward (military forces, a front line)
formalSpecifically used in military or tactical contexts to describe the forward movement of troops or a front.
The troops are steadily advancing into enemy-occupied territory.
Our army's main force is advancing towards the forward positions.
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The tank units covered the infantry's advance.
Due to heavy enemy fire, the advance was very slow.
The strategic objective is to advance fifty kilometers to the east.