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went forward

[went ˈfɔrwərd]
verb phrase
avançou
1. moved in a forward direction; proceeded ahead
The project went forward despite the budget cuts.
O projeto avançou apesar dos cortes orçamentários.
2. progressed or continued with a plan or action
They went forward with their original plan.
Eles prosseguiram com seu plano original.
3. moved ahead in time or sequence
The meeting went forward as scheduled.
A reunião ocorreu conforme programado.
Synonyms
proceededadvancedprogressedcontinuedmoved aheadwent on
Antonyms
went backwardretreatedstoppedhaltedpostponeddelayed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançou
most common usage
São Paulo
avançou
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
avançou
standard usage
Portugal
avançou
standard usage; may also use 'prosseguiu'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go forward with something
move forward
push forward
forge ahead
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