progress
noun [ U ]
uk/ˈprəʊɡres/ us/ˈprɒɡres/the process of changing or developing towards an improved situation or condition:
The managers were very pleased with the team's progress.
"We're addressing the problem," he said, "and I think we're making progress."
progress on sth We are making progress on improving our core business.
"There is no doubt we are making progress towards the goal," said Ford's CEO.
progress
verb [ I ]
uk/prəʊˈɡres/ us/ˈprɒɡres/to develop or change to an improved situation or condition:
As things progressed in my career, I realized that starting my own company was a possibility.
progress toward(s)/to sth We are progressing toward more significant environmental legislation.
progress beyond sth The online auction company has failed to progress beyond a market share of 30% in Switzerland.
progress rapidly/quickly/steadily She progressed steadily through the ranks to upper management.
See also
progress payment
progress report