Definitions for advance

(a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops")

(a change for the better; progress in development)

(a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances")

(the act of moving forward (as toward a goal))

(an amount paid before it is earned)

(increase in price or value; "the news caused a general advance on the stock market")

(move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on")

(bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "advance an argument")

(increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit")

(contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom")

(cause to move forward; "Can you move the car seat forward?")

(obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference")

(develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up")

(develop further; "We are advancing technology every day")

(give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work")

(pay in advance; "Can you advance me some money?")

(move forward; "we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward")

(rise in rate or price; "The stock market gained 24 points today")

(being ahead of time or need; "gave advance warning"; "was beforehand with her report")

(situated ahead or going before; "an advance party"; "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies")