1. to prevent or inhibit progress, development, or improvement
The new regulations could suppress advancement in renewable energy technology.
As novas regulamentações poderiam suprimir o avanço na tecnologia de energia renovável.
2. to deliberately obstruct someone's career growth or professional development
Management was accused of trying to suppress advancement for minority employees.
A gerência foi acusada de tentar suprimir o avanço profissional dos funcionários das minorias.
3. to restrain or limit forward movement or progression
Budget cuts could suppress advancement of the project timeline.
Os cortes orçamentários poderiam suprimir o avanço do cronograma do projeto.