upgrade

• Nom désignant une amélioration ou une modernisation, par exemple une version plus récente d'un logiciel ou d'un matériel, une mise à niveau, une élévation ou l'action de faire passer quelque chose à un niveau supérieur.

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.

   Montée

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

   Synonymesacclivityascentinclinerise

   Antonymesdowngrade

2. Software improvementB1formalIT

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

   mise à niveau logicielle

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

   Synonymesenhancementpatchrevisionupdateversion

3. Improved reservationB1formal

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

   Surclassement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbumppromotion

   Antonymesdowngrade

4. Rising surface propertyC1formal

   The property of a slope or surface that rises upward.

   Pente ascendante

   • 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.

   Synonymesacclivityascentgradeinclinerise

   Antonymesdowngrade

5. Hardware improvementB1formalIT

   New hardware components that provide better performance than earlier versions.

   Amélioration matérielle

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

   Synonymesaugmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationretrofitupdate

6. B1formal

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

   Action d'améliorer

   • 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.

   Synonymesaugmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationoverhaulupdate

   Antonymesdegradationdowngraderegressionworsening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de porter quelque chose à un niveau supérieur, d'en améliorer la qualité ou d'en installer une version plus récente.

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.

   revaloriser

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvanceboostelevateenhanceexaltpromoteraise

   Antonymesbelittledegradedemeandevaluedisparagedowngrade

2. Improve what was old or outdatedB1formal

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

   Améliorer ce qui était ancien ou obsolète

   • 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.

   Synonymesenhanceimprovemodernizeoverhaulrefreshrefurbishrenovaterevampupdate

   Antonymesdowngraderegressworsen

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

   To promote someone to a more important role or job.

   Promouvoir à un poste supérieur

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvanceelevatemove uppromoteraise

   Antonymesdegradedemotedowngradereduce

4. Get better travel conditionsB1informal

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

   Être surclassé

   • 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.

   Synonymesbump upmove up

5. Give better travel conditions toB2formal

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

   Surclasser

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvancebumpelevatepromote

   Antonymesdowngrade