advanced

advance (something) to (one)

To pay one ahead of schedule. Maria's boss advanced next week's paycheck to her so that she could pay her car repair bill.
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advance (up)on (something or some place)

To move forward or maneuver toward a location or goal, such as in a military offensive or a similarly coordinated march or effort. The army advanced upon the enemy capital. After gathering at city hall, the protesters advanced on the senator's office.
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advance the ball

In sports such as basketball and football, to move the ball closer to the goal (i.e. the basket or end zone). They were unable to advance the ball on fourth down, so their opponent took possession.
See also: advance, ball

advance toward (something or some place)

To move forward or maneuver toward a location or goal The army advanced toward the enemy capital. I crossed the street to avoid the strange man advancing toward me.
See also: advance, toward

advanced in years

Of an older age. Though my grandpa loves to read, he is rather advanced in years and has a hard time making out small print anymore.
See also: advanced, year

up in years

Advanced in age; old or becoming old. I might be a little bit up in years, but I'm no fool when it comes to technology! Your grandfather's getting up in years, so you may need to speak a bit more loudly around him.
See also: up, year
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

up in years

 and advanced in years; along in years; on in years
Fig. old; elderly. My uncle is up in years and can't hear too well. Many people lose their hearing somewhat when they are along in years.
See also: up, year
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • advance
  • advance (something) to (one)
  • advance to
  • pay (for something) cash on delivery
  • pay (for something) collect on delivery
  • pay (for something) COD
  • pay-for-play
  • put (one) to great expense
  • pay up
  • pay-to-play
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Our focus has broadened from high-school-level gifted education to all-inclusive advanced academics.
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It is also significant that several complementary processes have been consolidated under one office, that of the deputy under secretary of defense (advanced systems & concepts).
Carey, on behalf of its affiliated income generating real estate fund, Corporate Property Associates 16 - Global, acquired Advanced Circuits' manufacturing and office facility, located in Aurora, CO, for $5.3 million.
Honda's automobile display is dedicated to Honda's free thinking, intelligent, advanced technology and exciting new designs.
RP Publishing (Denver, CO), the publisher of "Natural Gas Fuels," has begun the publication of "Advanced Fleet" with an issue in August.
Although aluminum per se is not ordinarily considered an "advanced material," there can be little question that the Ferrari F430 is among the world's most advanced motor vehicles, so given that, and given the extensive use of aluminum on the F430--following the firm's success with the all-aluminum 360 Modena--in some ways aluminum can qualify as an advanced material.
This document reviews Alberta's advanced education system for the period 1997-98 onwards.
AnchorPoint, a leading provider of integrated Telecommunications Financial Management (TFM) solutions, has brought out Advanced Analytics, a new set of business intelligence tools, including dashboard, benchmarking and ad hoc reporting, designed to simplify and improve the management of enterprise communications environments.
Each metal particle is coated with a thin ceramic layer to protect it from corrosion and oxidation, and provide advanced archival storage durability.