avançar

Senses

1. 1.

   to advance, to move forward

   To proceed in a forward direction, physically or figuratively

2. 2.

   to progress, to make progress

   To develop or improve toward a goal or completion

3. 3.

   to attack, to charge

   To move aggressively toward someone or something

4. 4.

   to overstep, to go too far

   To exceed appropriate boundaries or limits

Examples

• "O exército avançou pela fronteira."

  The army advanced across the border.

• "Precisamos avançar no projeto antes da próxima reunião."

  We need to make progress on the project before the next meeting.

• "Não avança no sinal vermelho!"

  Don't go through the red light!

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used with prepositions: "avançar em" (advance in/on), "avançar para" (advance to/toward), "avançar contra" (advance against). Can also mean to make unwanted advances on someone (romantic/sexual context).