advancing >> /ədˈvɑːns/
Definition: [verb] Move forwards in a purposeful way.
Example: he advanced towards the dispatch box
Definition: [verb] Make or cause to make progress.
Example: our knowledge is advancing all the time
Definition: [verb] Put forward (a theory or suggestion)
Example: the hypothesis I wish to advance in this article
Definition: [verb] Lend (money) to (someone)
Example: the building society advanced them a loan
Definition: [noun] A forward movement.
Example: the rebels' advance on Madrid was well under way
Definition: [noun] A development or improvement.
Example: advances in engineering techniques
Definition: [noun] An amount of money paid before it is due or for work only partly completed.
Example: the author was paid a £250,000 advance
Definition: [noun] An approach made to someone with the aim of initiating sexual or amorous relations.
Example: her tutor made advances to her
Definition: [adjective] Done, sent, or supplied beforehand.
Example: advance notice