Definitions

1. verb

to cause to fall back or retreat, especially in a decisive or critical situation

“The team’s disadvance on the final stretch of the marathon cost them their chance at a podium finish.”

2. noun

a backward or downward movement, especially in a situation where progress was being made

“The company’s disadvance in the market led to significant financial losses.”

3. noun

a situation in which someone or something falls back or retreats, especially in a decisive or critical situation

“The team’s disadvance was caused by a series of mistakes on the field.”