progressed
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹəˈɡɹɛst// UK //pɹəɡɹˈɛst// pro·gressed
v. moved forward or improved over time. You use this when a project, a person, or a situation gets closer to being finished or becomes more advanced.
v. moved forward in space or time; developed toward a more advanced or complete state. The past tense of 'progress'.
The construction work progressed quickly during the summer.
As the negotiations progressed, both sides began to find common ground on the most difficult issues.
Although the initial stages of the research were slow, the project progressed significantly once the team secured additional funding and specialized equipment.
Usage
Intransitive — does not take a direct object. Often followed by prepositions like 'to', 'towards', or 'from'.