an upward slope or grade (as in a road); the car couldnt make it up the rise
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'
upgrade (n.)
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to improve what was old or outdated; I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software; The company upgraded their personnel'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'