headway

• Nom désignant le progrès ou l'avancée réalisée, surtout face à des difficultés ou dans une situation complexe.

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

indénombrable

1. Progress or advancementB2formal

   Forward movement or progress toward a goal.

   Progrès, avancée

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

   Synonymesadvanceadvancementinroadprogressstride

   Antonymesregressretreatstagnation

2. C1formal

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

   Espace au-dessus de la tête

   • 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.

   Synonymesclearance