make headway
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'make' comes from the Old English word 'macian', meaning 'to construct or form'. The word 'headway' comes from the Middle English word 'hedweye', meaning 'progress or advancement'.
مثال
- Despite the challenges, the team made headway in their research.
- She's been studying hard and making headway in her language skills.
- The negotiations finally made headway after weeks of deadlock.
ترکیبهای رایج
Make headway in something Make headway towards something Make headway with something Make headway against something
تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc. “The home team was gaining ground” “After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference” “Something ----s” “Somebody ----s”