0 to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:
1 to pay someone some money before the regular time:
[ + two objects ] Could you advance me £500 until Tuesday?
3 If something such as a share price advances, it increases in value:
4 the forward movement of something, or an improvement or development in something:
6 an attempt to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone:
9 to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:
[ T ] Research has advanced our understanding of the virus.
[ I ] Tonight’s winner advances to the semifinals.
12 an act of moving something forward or improving something:
13 an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge:
Doctors believe that the findings represent a major advance in treating heart disease.
The government's White Paper embodies the hopes of those who believe in the advance of the digital age.
technological/medical/economic advances What has been the impact of technological advances on the securities markets?
advances in sth Advances in drilling and production technologies have significantly reduced the risk of a major oil spill.
14 money that is paid to a person or organization before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished:
15 an increase in the price or value of something such as a share or a currency:
17 to develop and become successful, or to make something do this:
21 to give someone money before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished:
22 to change the date or time of an event to an earlier one:
23 done or made before something else happens:
Critics argue that advance planning would have little impact on final policy decisions.
advance knowledge/information Having advance information can be a powerful tool to negotiating a rate on a loan.
advance bookings/sales/subscriptions Advance sales are down by about 3%.
advance notice/warning Federal laws require companies to provide advance notice when laying off workers.
Russell has been offered an advance payment of $450,000 for her next novel.
The troops quickly established a beachhead and were preparing to advance.
Enemy planes engaged the troops as they advanced into the mountains.
Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill.
Everyone was disappointed when the team failed to advance to the next round of the competition.
Could you let me know in advance whether or not you will be coming?
Passengers should tell the airline in advance if they have any special dietary needs.
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