Phrasal verb
advance to
Definition
phrasal verb. to move forward to a higher level, a later stage, or a new position.
phrasal verb. to progress to a subsequent stage or higher rank. Transitive when followed by a prepositional object; often used in competitive, professional, or military contexts.
Examples
“The team will advance to the finals next week.”
“After three years in the junior role, she finally managed to advance to a senior management position.”
“The battalion continued to advance to the northern ridge despite the deteriorating weather conditions and limited visibility.”
Examples
simple
“The team will advance to the finals next week.”
contextual
“After three years in the junior role, she finally managed to advance to a senior management position.”
complex
“The battalion continued to advance to the northern ridge despite the deteriorating weather conditions and limited visibility.”
Usage
typically followed by a noun representing a goal, a rank, or a physical destination.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'move to' which is neutral; 'advance to' implies effort, achievement, or a structured progression through levels.
Phrasal verb
Particles
to
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
advance + to + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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