expression, ichidan verb
advance to the next stage
Idiomatic expression derived from shogi (Japanese chess), where moving a piece forward represents progress. Used figuratively for advancing in tournaments, competitions, or any step-by-step process.
彼は予選を勝ち抜き、準決勝に駒を進めた。
He won the qualifying round and advanced to the semifinals.
このプロジェクトは次
This project is ready to move on to the next phase.