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move ahead
[/muːv əˈhɛd/]
verb
avançar
1.
To make progress or move forward in a physical direction
The car moved ahead slowly in traffic.
O carro avançou lentamente no trânsito.
2.
To make progress toward a goal or achieve success
She moved ahead in her career after completing the certification.
Ela avançou em sua carreira depois de completar a certificação.
3.
To proceed with a plan or initiative
The company decided to move ahead with the new project despite budget cuts.
A empresa decidiu prosseguir com o novo projeto apesar dos cortes orçamentários.
Synonyms
progress
advance
proceed
move forward
go ahead
push forward
Antonyms
move back
retreat
fall behind
stall
delay
stop
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
avançar
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
avançar
Standard usage
São Paulo
avançar
Standard usage, sometimes 'seguir em frente'
Portugal
avançar
Standard usage, also 'ir em frente' or 'prosseguir'
Related Idioms & Phrases
move ahead in life
move ahead with caution
move ahead full steam
move ahead of the curve
move ahead and prosper
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