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
MŚCisŁAw-Polish
Eunike-Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Nicola['nikələ]
TopsyTAHP-seeEnglish (Rare)
Carlitokahr-LEE-to (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Apolinaryah-paw-lee-NAH-riPolish