noun
Progress through the dense underbrush was very slow
Her progress in the company might have been impeded by the fact that she was a woman
Our publishing credo is that every book must contribute to the progress of culture or knowledge
Some of the plans for reorganization are already in progress
verb
Throughout the 19th century wagon trains of pioneers progressed across the prairies to settle the American West. I haven't progressed far enough in my reading to say whether I like the book or not
Sarah's condition progressed to the point where she could get out of bed. Christmas sales of the new toy are progressing nicely. In only ten years, Michael progressed to a directorship in the company