進める

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to advance; to move forward; to put (a clock, watch) forward
2. v1vt
   to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to make progress in; to further; to advance; to hasten; to speed up
3. v1vt
   to raise; to elevate; to promote; to develop; to stimulate (e.g. one's appetite)

Example sentences

• 調べを進めるうちに、頭蓋骨が、何か重い一撃を受けて打ち砕かれているのが明らかになった。

  Closer examination revealed that the skull had been crushed by some heavy blow.

• 僕はボードの上の駒を一つ前に進めた。

  I moved a chess piece on the board one forward.

• 別に無理に進めているわけではありません。嫌なら結構です。

  I am not insisting on it. If you don't like it, just don't take it.