definition of
progress

[1] #1 progress n. [advancement] gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts". wn

[2] #2 progress v. [come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up] develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up". wn

[3] #3 progress n. [progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion] the act of moving forward (as toward a goal). wn

[4] #4 progress n. [progression, advance] a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops". wn

[5] #5 progress v. [advance, pass on, move on, march on, go on] move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on". wn