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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024up•grade /n. ˈʌpˌgreɪd; adj., adv. ˈʌpˈgreɪd;
v. ʌpˈgreɪd, ˈʌpˌgreɪd/USA pronunciation n., adj., adv., v., -grad•ed, -grad•ing. n. [countable] - a part of a path or road going up in the direction of movement.
- a new, usually improved model or version of something, as computer software.
adj. - uphill;
of, relating to, on, or along an upgrade.
adv. - up a slope.
v. [~ + object] - to raise in rank, position, importance, etc.:was upgraded to senior vice president.
- to improve the usefulness of:to upgrade our computers.
See -grad-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024up•grade (n. up′grād′;adj., adv. up′grād′;
v. up grād′, up′grād′),USA pronunciation n., adj., adv., v., -grad•ed, -grad•ing. n. - an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- an increase or improvement:an upgrade in the year's profit forecast.
- a new version, improved model, etc.:The company is offering an upgrade of its sports sedan.
- an increase or improvement in one's service, accommodations, privileges, or the like:If the ship isn't full we'll receive an upgrade to a deluxe stateroom.
- something, as a piece of equipment, that serves to improve or enhance:a full range of upgrades available for your computer.
adj. - uphill;
of, pertaining to, on, or along an upgrade.
adv. - up a slope.
v.t. - to promote to a higher grade or rank:He has been upgraded to senior vice president.
- to improve or enhance the quality or value of:to upgrade property by landscaping it.
v.i. - to improve the quality, value, effectiveness, or performance of something:Buy this basic computer and upgrade whenever you're ready.
- up- + grade 1870–75, American.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: upgrade vb /ʌpˈɡreɪd/(transitive)- to assign or promote (a person or job) to a higher professional rank or position
- to raise in value, importance, esteem, etc
- to improve (a breed of livestock) by crossing with a better strain
n /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/- US Canadian an upward slope
- on the upgrade ⇒ improving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc
upˈgrader n |