progressprogressprogressesprogressedprogressing1verb (progresses, progressing, progressed)1to improve or develop: Students can progress at their own speed.2to move forwards; to continue: She became more tired as the evening progressed.progressprogress2noun (no plural)1improvement or development: Jo has made good progress in maths this year.2movement forward: She watched her father's slow progress down the steps.in progresshappening now: Quiet please – examination in progress.