noun
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Synonyms
Examples
- the car couldn't make it up the rise
noun
software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
noun
a reservation that is improved
Examples
- I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full
noun
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
Synonyms
noun
hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
noun
the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
Examples
- the power plant received a new upgrade
verb
rate higher
Examples
- raise in value or esteem
verb
to improve what was old or outdated
Examples
- I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software
- The company upgraded their personnel
verb
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Synonyms
Examples
- John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
- Women tend not to advance in the major law firms
- I got promoted after many years of hard work
verb
get better travel conditions
Examples
- I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked
verb
give better travel conditions to
Examples
- The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full