Pronunciation: /meɪk ədˈvænsɪz/
noun a forward movement or progress
A1 She made advances towards him by smiling and making eye contact.
A2 The cat made advances towards the mouse, trying to catch it.
B1 He decided to make advances in his career by taking on new challenges.
B2 The company made advances in technology by investing in research and development.
C1 The scientist made significant advances in the field of medicine with his groundbreaking research.
C2 The artist's work has made advances in the art world, gaining recognition and praise from critics.
verb to approach someone with romantic or sexual intentions
A1 I am trying to make advances in learning a new language.
A2 She is making advances in her career by taking on new challenges.
B1 The company is making advances in technology to improve their products.
B2 Scientists are making advances in medical research to find a cure for cancer.
C1 The artist has made significant advances in their technique over the years.
C2 The negotiations have been making advances towards a peaceful resolution.
formal The company is looking for new ways to make advances in technology.
informal I heard John is trying to make advances with Sarah.
slang He's been trying to make advances on her for weeks now.
figurative In order to succeed, we must make advances in our approach to problem-solving.
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