NichiDict

進める

N3
すすめる
[susumeru]
Illustration for 進める

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to advance; to move forward; to put (a clock, watch) forward

2.IchidanTransitive

to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to make progress in; to further; to advance; to hasten; to speed up

3.IchidanTransitive

to raise; to elevate; to promote; to develop; to stimulate (e.g. one's appetite)

Examples

計画を着々と進めている。

We're steadily moving the plan forward.

チーム全員で計画を順調に進めている。

I am advancing the plan smoothly.

議論を先に進めたいので本題に入ろう。

I'd like to move the discussion forward, so let's get to the main topic.