This is the 684th most frequent Polish word.
awans
Promotion or advancement.
The word 'awans' is used here to mean a career promotion.
Otrzymałem awans na kierownika działu.
I received a promotion to department manager.
In this sentence, 'awans' refers to advancement in a competition or event.
Awans drużyny do finału był ogromnym sukcesem.
The team's advance to the final was a huge success.
Here, 'awans' is used as a general concept of gaining a higher position or status.