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headway
[/ˈhedweɪ/]
noun
progresso
1.
Progress or advancement, especially in overcoming difficulties or making improvements
We are making headway in our negotiations.
Estamos fazendo progresso em nossas negociações.
2.
The forward motion or progress of a ship or boat through water
The ship made good headway despite the rough seas.
O navio fez bom progresso apesar dos mares agitados.
3.
The distance or space between two vehicles or objects moving in the same direction
The traffic was heavy, but we maintained a safe headway.
O trânsito estava intenso, mas mantivemos uma distância segura.
Synonyms
progress
advancement
improvement
movement forward
momentum
Antonyms
regression
decline
stagnation
setback
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
progresso
Most common translation for general progress
General Brazilian
avanço
Alternative for advancement or progress
Portugal
progresso
Standard usage for progress
Nautical contexts
velocidade
Used for ship's forward motion
Related Idioms & Phrases
make headway
gain headway
lose headway
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