move up

The phrase "move up" can describe various forms of advancement or physical movement to a higher position or earlier time.

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Definition

B2Career

(transitive, intransitive)To advance to a higher position or level in a job or career.

Example

  • She worked hard and eventually moved up to a managerial role.

B2Scheduling

(transitive, US)To reschedule an event or meeting to an earlier date or time.

Example

  • The meeting was moved up to Monday instead of Wednesday.

A2Physical

(transitive, intransitive)To change one's location to a higher or more advantageous place.

Example

  • He moved up the ladder to fix the roof.

A2Queue

(intransitive)To progress or advance forward in a line.

Example

  • Please move up so others can join the line.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "move up":

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