make headway

To make progress or advance, especially in a difficult or slow situation.

ruДостигать прогресса или продвигаться вперёд, особенно в сложной или медленной ситуации.esLograr avances o progresar hacia una meta, especialmente en una situación difícil o lenta.frFaire des progrès ou avancer, surtout dans une situation difficile ou lente.deVorankommen oder Fortschritte erzielen, besonders in einer schwierigen oder langsam vorangehenden Situation.ptFazer progresso ou avançar, especialmente em uma situação difícil ou lenta.zh取得进展或向前推进，尤指在困难或缓慢的情况下。arإحراز تقدم أو التقدم إلى الأمام، وخاصة في موقف صعب أو بطيء.

1. Progress or advance B2 formal

   To make progress or move forward, especially in a difficult situation.

   • The team is finally making headway on the project.
   • We haven't made much headway in the negotiations.
   • Despite the obstacles, they made significant headway.

   ruДостигать прогрессаesHacer progresosfrfaire des progrèsdeFortschritte machenptFazer progressozh取得进展arإحراز تقدم