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
Panagiotakis-Greek
EliisaE-lee:-sahFinnish
Ena
Wulfstan-Anglo-Saxon
Abd Al-Rashid-Arabic
JÁChym-Czech