to upgrade
01
改善する, アップグレードする
to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.
Transitive: to upgrade a machine or computer system
例
The company upgrades its software regularly to enhance performance.
会社は性能を向上させるために定期的にソフトウェアをアップグレードします。
02
改善する, アップグレードする
to improve something to a higher level of quality, significance, or importance
Transitive: to upgrade sth
例
The government launched initiatives to upgrade public transportation systems, making them more reliable.
政府は公共交通システムをより信頼性の高いものにするためにアップグレードする取り組みを開始しました。
03
アップグレードする, 昇格させる
to provide someone with a better seat on an airplane or a better room in a hotel than the one for which they have paid
Transitive: to upgrade sb to a better seat or room
例
Due to overbooking in economy class, the airline upgraded several passengers to business class.
エコノミークラスの過剰予約により、航空会社は数人の乗客をビジネスクラスにアップグレードしました。
04
昇進させる, 上げる
to promote or elevate an employee to a higher position, level, or rank
Transitive: to upgrade sb | to upgrade sb to a higher rank or position
例
After years of dedicated service, the company decided to upgrade Sarah to a managerial position.
献身的な勤務の末、会社はサラを管理職に昇進させることを決めた。
Upgrade
01
software that improves or adds features to a previous version
例
The app received a major upgrade with new tools.
02
the process of improving an item, system, or equipment to a higher standard
例
The airline completed an upgrade of its fleet engines.
03
physical components that replace older versions to improve performance
例
The new graphics card is a major upgrade from the previous model.
04
an improvement in a reservation, service, or ticket to a higher class or level
例
The hotel offered an upgrade to a suite.
