promote
pro
prə
prē
mote
ˈmoʊt
mowt
British pronunciation
/prəˈməʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "promote"in English

to promote
01

to move to a higher position or rank

Transitive: to promote sb | to promote sb to a rank or position
to promote definition and meaning
example
Examples
After years of hard work, she was promoted to manager of the department.
02

to help or support the progress or development of something

Transitive: to promote development of something
to promote definition and meaning
example
Examples
The manager worked to promote teamwork and collaboration within the team.
03

to encourage the public to buy a product or use a service

Transitive: to promote a product or service
example
Examples
The company promoted its new smartphone with a major ad campaign.
04

to exchange a pawn for a more powerful piece upon reaching the opponent's side of the chessboard

Transitive: to promote a pawn
example
Examples
He promoted his pawn to a queen, gaining a strong advantage in the game.
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