advance
n//ədˈvæns//förskott, närmande, öppning, avancera, förskottera
An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
(often, in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.
To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive) To move forwards; to approach. [from 16th c.]
To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend. [from 16th c.]