1. to inspire, support, or promote forward movement or advancement toward a goal
The teacher's feedback helped encourage progress in her students' writing.
O feedback do professor ajudou a encorajar o progresso na escrita dos seus alunos.
2. to give confidence or hope to someone to continue developing or improving
We must encourage progress in renewable energy adoption.
Devemos encorajar o progresso na adoção de energias renováveis.