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進展する

shin-ten suru

What does "進展する" mean in English?

to make progress

プロジェクトは順調に進展している

The project is making steady progress


How to use "進展する" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

To advance or make progress in a project, situation, or process

交渉は順調に進展している

The negotiations are progressing smoothly

技術の進展により、新しい製品が開発された

Thanks to technological advancements, a new product was developed

Often used in business, technology, and project management contexts to describe forward movement or development

Collocations

順調に進展するto progress smoothly急速に進展するto progress rapidly進展が遅れるto fall behind in progress

Synonyms

発展する進歩する成長する

Antonyms

停滞する後退する退行する

Related Phrases

進展が見られるphrase
progress is observed
進展の遅れphrase
delay in progress

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This verb is often used in business and technical contexts to describe the advancement of projects or developments.

Gold Rule

Formal Contexts

In formal reports or presentations, 進展する is commonly used to describe project milestones or technological advancements.

Word Origin

From 進 (shin, 'advance') + 展 (ten, 'to spread out') + する (suru, verb suffix)

Usage Notes

Often used with adverbs like 順調に (smoothly) or 急速に (rapidly) to describe the nature of the progress. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

進
advance
root
+
展
to spread out
root
+
する
to do
suffix
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