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"). |