upgrade

• Substantiv, das eine Verbesserung oder Modernisierung bezeichnet, zum Beispiel eine neuere Version von Software oder Hardware, eine bessere Buchungsklasse, das Aufsteigen nach oben oder die Handlung, etwas auf ein höheres Niveau zu heben.

A noun referring to an improvement or enhancement, such as a better version of software or hardware, an improved reservation, an upward slope, or the act of raising something to a higher grade.

1. Upward slopeB2formal

   An upward incline or grade, such as on a road or path.

   Steigung

   • The car struggled to climb the steep upgrade.
   • The road has a long upgrade before the summit.
   • Cyclists often find upgrades challenging.

   Synonymeacclivityascentinclinerise

   Antonymedowngrade

2. Software improvementB1formalIT

   A new version of software that provides better performance, features, or security than an earlier version.

   Upgrade

   • The latest upgrade includes a faster interface.
   • She installed the upgrade to fix the security bug.
   • The software upgrade improved the system's stability.

   Synonymeenhancementpatchrevisionupdateversion

3. Improved reservationB1formal

   A reservation that has been changed to a better class, seat, or service.

   Verbessertes Buchung

   • They received a free upgrade to first class on the flight.
   • The hotel offered an upgrade to a suite.
   • He requested an upgrade for his train ticket.

   Synonymebumppromotion

   Antonymedowngrade

4. Rising surface propertyC1formal

   The property of a slope or surface that rises upward.

   Anstieg

   • The upgrade of the terrain made the hike more strenuous.
   • Engineers measured the upgrade of the new road.
   • The property's upgrade affected drainage patterns.

   Synonymeacclivityascentgradeinclinerise

   Antonymedowngrade

5. Hardware improvementB1formalIT

   New hardware components that provide better performance than earlier versions.

   Hardware-Verbesserung

   • The graphics card upgrade boosted gaming performance.
   • He bought a memory upgrade for his computer.
   • The hardware upgrade extended the laptop's lifespan.

   Synonymeaugmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationretrofitupdate

6. B1formal

   The act of improving something, especially machinery, by raising it to a higher grade through additions or replacements.

   Upgrade

   • The upgrade of the factory equipment increased productivity.
   • They completed the upgrade of the entire network system.
   • The upgrade involved replacing old parts with new ones.

   Synonymeaugmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationoverhaulupdate

   Antonymedegradationdowngraderegressionworsening

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas auf einen höheren Standard gebracht, in seiner Qualität verbessert oder mit einer neueren Version ausgestattet wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising something to a higher standard, improving its quality, or installing a newer version.

1. Rate higher; raise in value or esteemB2formal

   To increase the rating, value, or status of something or someone.

   Höher bewerten

   • The critic upgraded the restaurant's rating after the renovation.
   • The company upgraded her position to senior manager.
   • They upgraded the software to a premium version.

   Synonymeadvanceboostelevateenhanceexaltpromoteraise

   Antonymebelittledegradedemeandevaluedisparagedowngrade

2. Improve what was old or outdatedB1formal

   To replace or enhance something with a newer, better, or more advanced version.

   Aufrüsten

   • We need to upgrade our computer system to handle the new software.
   • He upgraded his phone to the latest model.
   • The factory upgraded its machinery to increase efficiency.

   Synonymeenhanceimprovemodernizeoverhaulrefreshrefurbishrenovaterevampupdate

   Antonymedowngraderegressworsen

3. Give a promotion to or assign to a higher positionB2formal

   To promote someone to a more important role or job.

   Befördern

   • The board decided to upgrade her to vice president.
   • He was upgraded from team leader to department head.
   • They upgraded several employees after the restructuring.

   Synonymeadvanceelevatemove uppromoteraise

   Antonymedegradedemotedowngradereduce

4. Get better travel conditionsB1informal

   To obtain a more comfortable or luxurious class of travel, such as from economy to business class.

   Upgrade

   • She managed to upgrade to first class using her frequent flyer miles.
   • He upgraded his seat on the train to a sleeper cabin.
   • They upgraded their hotel room to a suite for the anniversary.

   Synonymebump upmove up

5. Give better travel conditions toB2formal

   To provide someone with a more comfortable or luxurious travel experience.

   Besseren Reisekomfort bieten

   • The airline upgraded all passengers to business class due to overbooking.
   • The travel agent upgraded them to a deluxe package.
   • The hotel upgraded their reservation to a penthouse suite.

   Synonymeadvancebumpelevatepromote

   Antonymedowngrade