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to upgrade
01
to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.
Transitive: to upgrade a machine or computer system
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
upgrade
3rd person singular
upgrades
Past simple
upgraded
Past participle
upgraded
Examples
The company upgrades its software regularly to enhance performance.
02
to improve something to a higher level of quality, significance, or importance
Transitive: to upgrade sth
Examples
The airline introduced a new loyalty program to upgrade the travel experience for frequent flyers.
03
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
Examples
Due to overbooking in economy class, the airline upgraded several passengers to business class.
04
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
Examples
After years of dedicated service, the company decided to upgrade Sarah to a managerial position.
Upgrade
01
software that improves or adds features to a previous version
Examples
The app received a major upgrade with new tools.
02
the process of improving an item, system, or equipment to a higher standard
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
upgrades
Examples
The airline completed an upgrade of its fleet engines.
03
physical components that replace older versions to improve performance
Examples
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
Examples
The hotel offered an upgrade to a suite.
