to upgrade
01
förbättra, uppgradera
to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.
Transitive: to upgrade a machine or computer system
Exempel
The engineers are upgrading the power grid for better efficiency.
Ingenjörerna uppgraderar elnätet för bättre effektivitet.
02
förbättra, uppgradera
to improve something to a higher level of quality, significance, or importance
Transitive: to upgrade sth
Exempel
The government launched initiatives to upgrade public transportation systems, making them more reliable.
Regeringen lanserade initiativ för att uppgradera kollektivtrafiksystemen, vilket gör dem mer tillförlitliga.
03
uppgradera, förbättra
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
Exempel
The frequent flyer was delighted when the airline upgraded him to first class.
Den frekvente flygpassageraren var förtjust när flygbolaget uppgraderade honom till första klass.
04
befordra, höja
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
Exempel
The company 's expansion plans created opportunities for several employees to be upgraded to senior management roles.
Företagets expansionsplaner skapade möjligheter för flera anställda att befordras till högre chefspositioner.
Upgrade
01
software that improves or adds features to a previous version
Exempel
The game 's latest upgrade enhanced graphics and speed.
02
the process of improving an item, system, or equipment to a higher standard
Exempel
We scheduled an upgrade for the old heating units.
03
physical components that replace older versions to improve performance
Exempel
The laptop 's battery upgrade extended usage by several hours.
04
an improvement in a reservation, service, or ticket to a higher class or level
Exempel
The upgrade gave them access to the VIP lounge.
