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advance to make progress or grow. [2/14 definitions]
advancement the act, process, or result of moving forward; progress. [1/2 definitions]
ahead of making more progress or having more success than. [1/3 definitions]
back-step an undoing or reversal of progress or an event that effects such. [1/2 definitions]
balk to block the progress of; hinder; impede. [2/7 definitions]
beachhead a position that allows for the possibility of further progress. [1/2 definitions]
bottleneck a stage in a process where progress is retarded or blocked. [1/4 definitions]
breeze (informal) to progress or accomplish something quickly or with little effort. [1/4 definitions]
come along to progress toward a goal. [1/4 definitions]
complacent contented with oneself or one's situation to a degree that prevents self-criticism, further progress, or appropriate response to signals of danger or risk. [1/2 definitions]
cul-de-sac a condition in which further progress is impossible. [1/2 definitions]
deadlock a standstill or stoppage of progress on either side between equally strong or determined adversaries. [1/2 definitions]
deadwood unproductive persons or burdensome things that hinder the smooth function or progress of an enterprise. [1/2 definitions]
delay to hinder or impede the progress of. [1/7 definitions]
distance a measure of progress. [1/7 definitions]
encumber to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. [1/2 definitions]
expedite to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. [1/2 definitions]
facilitate to make less difficult; help in progress.
foothold a secure position that provides a base for further progress or advancement. [1/2 definitions]
further to advance or help make progress. [1/7 definitions]
get behind to be late in doing things that continually need to be done, or to not make the amount of progress that one plans or needs to make; not keep to the expected or necessary pace (often fol. by "in").