The phrase "advance expectations" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of setting or raising expectations ahead of a certain event or outcome.
Example: "In order to ensure a successful project launch, we need to advance expectations among our stakeholders."
Alternatives: "raise expectations" or "set expectations higher".
The sharp advance defied expectations that stocks would pull back after nearly two months of rallies and that traders would not want to commit themselves ahead of the holiday weekend.
There are various explanations for such a rally: that it is caused by fund managers closing out positions before the end of the year, or that it is in advance of expectations of January buying.
* New faculty members who participate in interdisciplinary programs should have agreements, made in advance, about expectations for promotion.
The dollar advanced on expectations that a recovery will be stronger in the United States than in Europe and Japan.
Despite Truss and Greening's advances, however, expectations that Britain's second female prime minister would bring a decisive boost to the number of women in government were disappointed, with most roles still held by men.
Study participants cited professional satisfaction and responsibilities as salient experiences while employed as re-entry CHWs in the TCN, advancing beyond expectations.
Most grant-style programs offered by companies like Toyota start with a fairly wide group of participants, but set in advance the expectation that this group will decrease over time, with "winners" emerging over "losers" as measured by progress.
Along with these advances comes a rise in expectations: Consumers now want quality in their customer experiences.
Better-than-expected second-quarter earnings from Home Depot and Target helped fuel the advance, amid muted expectations for a recovery in consumer spending.
