an upward slope or grade (as in a road); the car couldnt make it up the rise

[ Syn: ascent , acclivity , rise , raise , climb ]

software that provides better performance than an earlier version did

a reservation that is improved; I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full'

the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

[ Syn: rise , rising slope ]

hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did

the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components); the power plant received a new upgrade'

rate higher; raise in value or esteem

to improve what was old or outdated; I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software; The company upgraded their personnel'

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired; Women tend not to advance in the major law firms; I got promoted after many years of hard work

[ Syn: promote , advance , kick upstairs , raise , elevate ]

get better travel conditions; I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked'

give better travel conditions to; The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full'