promotion — the action of promoting someone or something to a higher position or rank
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of promoting someone or something to a higher position or rank
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈmoʊʃən/
Example Sentences
- My boss promised me a promotion if I could train the office coffee machine to make better jokes.
- The promotion for the new restaurant included free samples and a dancing mascot.
- After his promotion to head chef, he celebrated by burning dinner for the entire restaurant.
promotion
NOUN[/prəˈmoʊʃən/]
the action of promoting someone or something to a higher position or rank
Her promotion to team manager was well deserved.
His promotion to an advanced class rewarded his hard work. (PROMOTION = MOVE UP → moving someone to a higher position)
A promotion brings motivation and celebration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'promovere', meaning 'to move forward' or 'to advance'. The word combines the prefix 'pro-' (forward) with 'movere' (to move), originally conveying the sense of pushing someone forward to a higher position or rank.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + movere (to move) + -tion (action or process). The suffix -tion converts the verb into a noun denoting the act or result of advancing or moving forward.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss promised me a promotion if I could train the office coffee machine to make better jokes.”
“The promotion for the new restaurant included free samples and a dancing mascot.”
“After his promotion to head chef, he celebrated by burning dinner for the entire restaurant.”
“The company's promotion strategy focused on social media marketing.”
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