Vorangehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorangehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to go ahead", "to lead the way" or "to precede".

Essential properties of "vorangehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorangehen
Simple past: ging voran
Participle: vorangegangen

irregularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorangehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lead the way or go first"

Definition: "To go ahead, advance, or lead a group or movement."
Translation(s): to go ahead, to lead the way, to precede, to go first
Synonym(s): vorangehen, voranschreiten, anführen
Antonym(s): nachfolgen
Related word(s): vorausgehen, vorwärtsgehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer ging der Klasse auf dem Wanderweg voran.The teacher went ahead of the class on the hiking trail.
Sie ging mutig voran und zeigte den anderen den Weg.She bravely led the way and showed the others the path.
In diesem Projekt müssen wir mit gutem Beispiel vorangehen.In this project, we must lead by example.

2.) "To come before in time or order"

Definition: "To precede in time or in a sequence."
Translation(s): to precede, to come before
Synonym(s): Vorausgehen, Vorhergehen
Antonym(s): Nachfolgen
Related word(s): Voraussetzen, Vorauseilen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Diskussion ging eine kurze Einführung voran.A brief introduction preceded the discussion.
Dem Hauptgericht ging eine leichte Vorspeise voran.A light appetizer preceded the main course.
Der Entscheidung ging eine lange Debatte voran.A long debate preceded the decision.

3.) "To make progress or advance"

Definition: "To progress or advance in a process or development."
Translation(s): to progress, to advance, to move forward
Synonym(s): Fortschreiten, Vorwärtskommen
Related word(s): Voranschreiten, Vorwärtsgehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Projekt geht trotz einiger Hindernisse stetig voran.The project is steadily progressing despite some obstacles.
Die Verhandlungen gehen langsam aber sicher voran.The negotiations are slowly but surely progressing.
Die Arbeiten am neuen Gebäude gehen zügig voran.Work on the new building is progressing rapidly.

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