progresspro·gress2 /ˈprəʊgresˈprɑː-/ noun [uncountableU]1the process of improving something, or getting closer to finishing itThe company has made significant financial progress this year.
We’re pleased with the progress of the capital-raising effort.
progress toward(s)There has been little progress toward an agreement.
He e-mails aprogress report back to head office each month.
2in progress if a plan, project etc is in progress, it has started but is not finished yetThere are only faint signs that an economic recovery is in progress.
Gaston & Snow claims about $37 million in accounts receivable andwork in progress.