upgrade

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее улучшение или модернизацию, например, более новая версия программного или аппаратного обеспечения, улучшенное бронирование, подъём вверх или действие по повышению чего-либо до более высокого уровня.esSustantivo que denota una mejora o modernización, como una versión más nueva de software o hardware, una actualización de categoría o nivel, o la acción de elevar algo a un estado superior.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa uma melhoria ou modernização, como uma versão mais nova de software ou hardware, uma reserva melhorada, uma subida ou a ação de elevar algo a um nível superior.zh名词，指对软件、硬件等进行的升级或改进，使其达到更新或更高的版本；也指提升、提高某事物到更高水平的行为。arاسم يدل على تحسين أو تحديث شيء ما، مثل إصدار أحدث من برنامج أو جهاز حاسوب، أو ترقية حجز، أو رفع شيء إلى مستوى أعلى.

1. Upward slope B2 formal

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

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

   ruПодъёмesCuesta ascendentefrMontéedeSteigungptSubidazh上坡arصُعُود

   Sinônimos: acclivityascentinclinerise

   Antônimos: downgrade

2. Software improvement B1 formal IT

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

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

   ruОбновлениеesActualización de softwarefrmise à niveau logicielledeUpgradeptAtualizaçãozh升级arتحديث

   Sinônimos: enhancementpatchrevisionupdateversion

3. Improved reservation B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУлучшенное бронированиеesMejora de reservafrSurclassementdeVerbessertes BuchungptReserva melhoradazh升级预订arترقية الحجز

   Sinônimos: bumppromotion

   Antônimos: downgrade

4. Rising surface property C1 formal

   The property of a slope or surface that rises upward.

   • 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.

   ruПодъемesPropiedad ascendente de una superficiefrPente ascendantedeAnstiegptAclivezh上升arارتفاع

   Sinônimos: acclivityascentgradeinclinerise

   Antônimos: downgrade

5. Hardware improvement B1 formal IT

   New hardware components that provide better performance than earlier versions.

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

   ruАппаратное улучшениеesMejora de hardwarefrAmélioration matérielledeHardware-VerbesserungptMelhoria de hardwarezh硬件升级arتحسين الأجهزة

   Sinônimos: augmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationretrofitupdate

6. Act of improving B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМодернизацияesMejorafrAction d'améliorerdeUpgradeptAtualizaçãozh升级arترقية

   Sinônimos: augmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationoverhaulupdate

   Antônimos: degradationdowngraderegressionworsening

• upgrades plural form
• upgrades' possessive plural form
• upgrade's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по повышению чего-либо до более высокого стандарта, улучшению его качества или установке новой версии.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de elevar algo a un estándar más alto, mejorar su calidad o instalar una versión nueva.frVerbe 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.deVerb, das angibt, dass etwas auf einen höheren Standard gebracht, in seiner Qualität verbessert oder mit einer neueren Version ausgestattet wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de elevar algo a um padrão superior, melhorar sua qualidade ou instalar uma versão mais nova.zh动词，表示将某物提升到更高的标准、改善其质量或安装新版本。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى رفع شيء ما إلى مستوى أو معيار أعلى، أو تحسين جودته، أو استبداله بنسخة أحدث.

1. Rate higher; raise in value or esteem B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПовыситьesAumentar la valoración o el estatusfrrevaloriserdeHöher bewertenptValorizarzh提升arرفع القيمة أو المكانة

   Sinônimos: advanceboostelevateenhanceexaltpromoteraise

   Antônimos: belittledegradedemeandevaluedisparagedowngrade

2. Improve what was old or outdated B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУлучшитьesMejorar lo que era viejo u obsoletofrAméliorer ce qui était ancien ou obsolètedeAufrüstenptAtualizarzh升级arترقية

   Sinônimos: enhanceimprovemodernizeoverhaulrefreshrefurbishrenovaterevampupdate

   Antônimos: downgraderegressworsen

3. Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position B2 formal

   To promote someone to a more important role or job.

   • 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.

   ruПовыситьesAscender a un puesto superiorfrPromouvoir à un poste supérieurdeBefördernptPromoverzh升职arترقية

   Sinônimos: advanceelevatemove uppromoteraise

   Antônimos: degradedemotedowngradereduce

4. Get better travel conditions B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПовысить класс обслуживанияesMejorar la clase de viajefrÊtre surclassédeUpgradeptFazer upgrade de classezh升舱arترقية درجة السفر

   Sinônimos: bump upmove up

5. Give better travel conditions to B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПовысить класс обслуживанияesMejorar las condiciones de viajefrSurclasserdeBesseren Reisekomfort bietenptMelhorar as condições de viagemzh升舱arترقية درجة السفر

   Sinônimos: advancebumpelevatepromote

   Antônimos: downgrade

• upgraded past participle
• upgraded past simple
• upgrading present participle
• upgrades third person singular