Headway/ˈhedweɪ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Goal-oriented Use 'headway' when referring to progress specifically related to achieving a goal. She made headway on her thesis this month. Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Path Imagine headway as moving forward on a path towards a destination when discussing progress. We're making headway in our negotiation efforts. Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Contexts Use 'headway' to indicate progress despite difficulties or challenges. They're making headway, even with limited resources.