avançar/adiantamento
1. (verb) to move forward in position or progress
The army advanced towards the city.
O exército avançou em direção à cidade.
2. (verb) to promote or further the progress of something
This technology advances our understanding of medicine.
Esta tecnologia avança nossa compreensão da medicina.
3. (verb) to provide money before it is due
The bank advanced him $5,000 against his salary.
O banco lhe adiantou $5.000 contra seu salário.
4. (noun) a forward movement or improvement
Scientific advances have changed our world.
Os avanços científicos mudaram nosso mundo.
5. (noun) money paid before it is earned
He requested an advance on his paycheck.
Ele solicitou um adiantamento em seu salário.
Related Idioms & Phrases
advance payment - pagamento adiantado
in advance - com antecedência
make advances - fazer avanços/aproximações
advance guard - vanguarda
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