advance (up)on



advance (up)on

To move forward or maneuver toward a location or goal, such as in a military offensive or a similarly coordinated march or effort. The army advanced upon the enemy capital. After gathering at city hall, the protesters advanced on the senator's office.
See also: advance

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Briannebree-ANEnglish (Modern)
LuzLOOTH (Spanish), LOOS (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
NellieNEL-eeEnglish
KlasKLAHSSwedish
CaoimhÍNKEE-veen, KWEE-vinIrish
Bourgeois['buəʒwa:]