1. To deliberately prevent, hinder, or inhibit advancement, development, or forward movement
The authoritarian regime sought to suppress progress in education and technology.
O regime autoritário procurou suprimir o progresso na educação e tecnologia.
2. To obstruct or impede the advancement of ideas, innovations, or social development
Censorship laws can suppress progress in free speech and democratic values.
As leis de censura podem suprimir o progresso da liberdade de expressão e valores democráticos.