Pronunciation: /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
noun a higher grade, rank, or level
A1 I want to buy an upgrade for my phone.
A2 The hotel offered us a room upgrade for an additional fee.
B1 The company is planning to implement a software upgrade next month.
B2 I decided to invest in a kitchen upgrade to increase the value of my home.
C1 The airline announced a major upgrade to their first class service.
C2 The government is considering a massive infrastructure upgrade to improve transportation across the country.
verb to raise to a higher grade, rank, or level
A1 I want to upgrade my phone to a newer model.
A2 She upgraded her computer's operating system to the latest version.
B1 The company decided to upgrade their software to improve efficiency.
B2 He upgraded his skills by taking advanced courses in programming.
C1 The government plans to upgrade the country's infrastructure to attract more investment.
C2 The hotel underwent a major upgrade to offer more luxurious amenities to its guests.
formal The company decided to invest in an upgrade of their software systems.
informal I'm thinking about upgrading my phone to the latest model.
slang I need to level up and upgrade my gaming setup.
figurative She knew it was time to upgrade her circle of friends for more positive influences.
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