headway

• Sustantivo que denota progreso o avance, especialmente en una situación difícil o complicada.

A noun referring to progress or forward movement, especially in a difficult or challenging situation.

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1. Progress or advancementB2formal

   Forward movement or progress toward a goal.

   Avance o progreso

   • We are making headway on the new project.
   • The team has made significant headway in negotiations.
   • Despite the obstacles, they continued to make headway.

   Sinónimosadvanceadvancementinroadprogressstride

   Antónimosregressretreatstagnation

2. C1formal

   The space or clearance above a person's head, especially in a tunnel or doorway.

   Espacio libre vertical

   • The tunnel has a headway of only six feet.
   • Make sure there is enough headway for the tall truck to pass.
   • The low headway forced him to duck while walking through.

   Sinónimosclearance