to make progress or advance toward improvement
einen Schritt in Richtung Fortschritt machen (einen schritt in richtung fortschritt machen)
"Each reform is a step toward progress in global development."
"Jede Reform ist ein Schritt in Richtung Fortschritt in der globalen Entwicklung." (jede reform ist ein schritt in richtung fortschritt in der globalen entwicklung.)
to remain faithful and consistent toward your objectives
to continue doing something with determination
to stop a vehicle
to allow yourself to take a break and relax
to agree to join a team or project
to keep up with messages during an online meeting