upgrade

verb
UK: /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
US: /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

  1. To improve something or make it newer.

    1. I want to upgrade my phone soon because it's very old.
    2. The company decided to upgrade its computer systems for better efficiency.

  2. To move to a better class of travel or accommodation.

    1. I hope to upgrade to business class on my next flight.
    2. We managed to upgrade our hotel room to a suite with a beautiful view.

  3. To raise someone to a higher rank or position.

    1. The manager decided to upgrade her to senior developer.
    2. After years of service, he was upgraded to the position of team lead.

Synonyms

better enhance promotion advance improve
upgrade noun

  1. An improvement or something that is better than before.

    1. I bought an upgrade for my computer.
    2. The new software is a significant upgrade over the old version.

  2. A move to a better class of travel or accommodation.

    1. I requested an upgrade to a room with a balcony.
    2. Getting an upgrade on your flight can make a big difference to comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "upgrade" in English means: To improve something or make it newer., To move to a better class of travel or accommodation., To raise someone to a higher rank or position..

The phonetic transcription of "upgrade" is /ʌpˈɡreɪd/ in British English and /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upgrade": better, enhance, promotion, advance, improve.

Example usage of "upgrade": "I want to upgrade my phone soon because it's very old.". More examples on the page.