upgrade

SayUP-grayd/ˈʌpˌɡɹeɪd/

As a verbup-GRAYD

Pluralupgrades

Verbupgrades, upgrading, upgraded

Adverbfurther upgrade, farther upgrade, furthest upgrade, farthest upgrade

9 meanings of upgrade

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1
nouncountable
A better part or item that replaces an older one, often in computers or other technology.
Like swapping an old bike for a new one with more gears.
She bought an upgrade for her laptop's memory.
The phone's new camera is a real upgrade over last year's model.
Similarimprovement, enhancement, update
Oppositedowngrade
2
verbtransitive
To make a piece of technology better, usually by putting in new parts.
Like putting a stronger engine in an old car to make it run better.
They upgrade their servers every two years.
She wanted to upgrade her phone before the trip.
Similarimprove, update, modernize, enhance, overhaul
Oppositedowngrade
3
verbtransitive
To get rid of something and put a better one in its place.
Like trading a small tent for a bigger, sturdier one.
They upgraded their old couch to a leather sofa.
I want to upgrade my bike this summer.
Oppositedowngrade
4
nouncountable
A change or addition that makes something better than before.
Like getting a better seat at a show.
The new coach was a real upgrade for the team.
Adding windows was a big upgrade to the old cabin.
Similarimprovement, advance, enhancement
Oppositedowngrade
5
verbtransitive or intransitive
To change a program to a newer version of itself.
Like swapping an old map for the newest one.
She upgraded the app to the latest version.
The system will upgrade automatically tonight.
Similarupdate
Oppositedowngrade
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6
verbintransitive
To move up to a better condition or position.
Like moving from a small room to a bigger, nicer one.
After years of hard work, she finally upgraded to a senior role.
Loyal members upgrade to gold status after a year.
Similarimprove, advance, rise, progress
Oppositedowngrade
7
verbtransitive
To make a place's equipment, furniture, or service better.
Like a café buying nicer tables and chairs for its customers.
The hotel upgraded all its rooms last year.
They plan to upgrade the school's computer lab.
Similarimprove, refurbish, renovate, modernize, revamp
Oppositedowngrade
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8
nouncountable
A part of a road or path that goes uphill.
Like the rising part of a hill you have to climb.
The truck slowed down on the steep upgrade.
Cyclists struggled up the long upgrade.
Similarincline, ascent, rise, climb
Oppositedowngrade
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9
adverb
In the direction up a slope or hill.
Like walking up a ramp instead of down it.
The road runs upgrade for two miles before leveling off.
We hiked upgrade until we reached the ridge.
Similaruphill, upslope, upward
Oppositedownhill, downslope
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Origin

It comes from up- plus grade.