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 company upgrades its software regularly to enhance performance.
Företaget uppgraderar sin programvara regelbundet för att förbättra prestandan.
He upgrades his phone every two years to get the latest features.
Han uppgraderar sin telefon varannan år för att få de senaste funktionerna.
02
förbättra, uppgradera
to improve something to a higher level of quality, significance, or importance
Transitive: to upgrade sth
Exempel
The airline introduced a new loyalty program to upgrade the travel experience for frequent flyers.
Flygbolaget introducerade ett nytt lojalitetsprogram för att uppgradera reseupplevelsen för frekventa flygare.
The fashion designer showcased a collection of innovative designs to upgrade the brand's image.
Modedesignern visade upp en samling innovativa design för att uppgradera varumärkets image.
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
Due to overbooking in economy class, the airline upgraded several passengers to business class.
På grund av överbokning i ekonomiklass uppgraderade flygbolaget flera passagerare till business class.
As a gesture of goodwill, the hotel upgraded the couple to a deluxe suite with a panoramic view of the city skyline.
Som en gest av välvilja uppgraderade hotellet paret till en lyxsvit med panoramautsikt över stadens horisont.
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
After years of dedicated service, the company decided to upgrade Sarah to a managerial position.
Efter år av hängiven tjänst beslutade företaget att befordra Sarah till en chefsbefattning.
The board of directors unanimously voted to upgrade John to vice president of operations.
Styrelsen röstade enhälligt för att befordra John till vice VD för verksamheten.
Upgrade
01
software that improves or adds features to a previous version
Exempel
The app received a major upgrade with new tools.
The operating system 's upgrade fixed multiple bugs.
02
the process of improving an item, system, or equipment to a higher standard
Exempel
The airline completed an upgrade of its fleet engines.
Routine maintenance included an upgrade of the production line.
03
physical components that replace older versions to improve performance
Exempel
The new graphics card is a major upgrade from the previous model.
The server received a memory upgrade.
04
an improvement in a reservation, service, or ticket to a higher class or level
Exempel
The hotel offered an upgrade to a suite.
Airlines provide frequent flyers with a complimentary seat upgrade.
Exempel
The hike became tougher with a steep upgrade near the summit.
Vandringen blev svårare med en brant uppförsbacke nära toppen.
The road had a smooth upgrade as we approached the hill.
Vägen hade en jämn uppförsbacke när vi närmade oss kullen.
