26984 words

progress

11 definitions • 25 examples
1
movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position:

Examples:

Technological progress has been so rapid over the last few years.
I'm not making much progress with my Spanish.
The doctor said that she was making good progress (= getting better after a medical operation or illness).
The recent free elections mark the next step in the country's progress towards democracy.
The yacht's crew said that they were making relatively slow progress.
2
happening or being done now:

Examples:

Repair work is in progress on the south-bound lane of the motorway and will continue until June.
3
to improve or develop in skills, knowledge, etc.:

Examples:

My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar.
4

Examples:

As the war progressed, more and more countries became involved.
We started off talking about the weather and gradually the conversation progressed to politics.
5
to move something to a more advanced or developed state:

Examples:

I decided to do a postgraduate course because it's a good way to progress your career.
I am anxious to progress discussions on the two projects as soon as possible.
6
to move forward:

Examples:

As you progress up the valley, views open up.
There were no signs indicating that workers should not progress beyond that point.
7
movement toward an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position:

Examples:

The talks failed to make any progress toward a settlement.
8
If something is in progress, it is happening or being done now:

Examples:

The construction work is already in progress.
9
to move toward an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position:

Examples:

As the game progressed I was bouncing in my chair.
10

Examples:

The managers were very pleased with the team's progress.
"We're addressing the problem," he said, "and I think we're making progress."
progress on sth We are making progress on improving our core business.
"There is no doubt we are making progress towards the goal," said Ford's CEO.
11
to develop or change to an improved situation or condition:

Examples:

As things progressed in my career, I realized that starting my own company was a possibility.
progress toward(s)/to sth We are progressing toward more significant environmental legislation.
progress beyond sth The online auction company has failed to progress beyond a market share of 30% in Switzerland.

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