To make progress or move into a later stage of a process.
Natural examples
Die Verhandlungen gehen langsam voran.
The negotiations are moving forward slowly.
Mit dem Umbau geht es endlich voran.
The renovation is finally making progress.
Die Arbeit ging nach der Pause besser voran.
The work progressed better after the break.
Usage note
Vorangehen is separable and uses sein in the perfect: ist vorangegangen. It often describes work, planning, or negotiations.
Mini-lesson: vorangehen
To make progress or move into a later stage of a process. Vorangehen is separable and uses sein in the perfect: ist vorangegangen. It often describes work, planning, or negotiations.
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