1. To make progress toward a goal or target; to move forward in achieving a specific aim or mission
The marketing team's new campaign will advance the objective of increasing brand awareness.
A nova campanha da equipe de marketing avançará o objetivo de aumentar o reconhecimento da marca.
2. In military or strategic contexts, to move forward tactically or operationally toward a goal
The troops were ordered to advance the objective by securing the northern sector.
As tropas receberam ordens para avançar o objetivo ao garantir o setor norte.