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to promote
01
to move to a higher position or rank
Transitive: to promote sb | to promote sb to a rank or position
Examples
After years of hard work, she was promoted to manager of the department.
The company promotes employees based on their skills and contributions.
02
to help or support the progress or development of something
Transitive: to promote development of something
Examples
The manager worked to promote teamwork and collaboration within the team.
The mentor played a crucial role in promoting the career development of the mentee.
03
to encourage the public to buy a product or use a service
Transitive: to promote a product or service
Examples
The company promoted its new smartphone with a major ad campaign.
She promoted her skincare line on social media to reach more customers.
04
to exchange a pawn for a more powerful piece upon reaching the opponent's side of the chessboard
Transitive: to promote a pawn
Examples
He promoted his pawn to a queen, gaining a strong advantage in the game.
The strategy involved advancing and promoting pawns to strengthen his attack.
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