n.
advancement in rank
1) to put smb. in for ~; to recommend smb. for ~
2) to make, win one's ~ (he made his ~ to major) ('he was promoted to major')
3) a ~ from; to (a ~ to captain; a ~ to the rank of professor)
furtherance, fostering
4) health ~
advertising
5) pre-publication ~
6) in ~ (she is in ~)