head·way 
/ˈhɛdˌweɪ/ noun
/ˈhɛdˌweɪ/ noun Meaning:
make headway
: to move forward or make progress
▪ The wind kept the boat from making headway toward shore. ▪ The boat made little headway [=moved forward very little] against the strong wind. ▪ We're gradually making headway with the project. ▪ They've recently made some headway in their search for a cure.
▪ The wind kept the boat from making headway toward shore. ▪ The boat made little headway [=moved forward very little] against the strong wind. ▪ We're gradually making headway with the project. ▪ They've recently made some headway in their search for a cure.
