move up — to advance to a higher position, rank, or level
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to advance to a higher position, rank, or level
Pronunciation (IPA): /muːv ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My lazy cat somehow moved up from the couch to CEO of napping.
- He moved up his wedding date because he couldn't wait to start arguing about household chores.
- The company plans to move up their launch date to beat the competition.
move up
VERB[/muːv ʌp/]
to advance to a higher position, rank, or level
a professional woman in business attire stands excitedly as her boss hands her a folder with new responsibilities. Her face shows pure joy and accomplishment as she accepts the promotion materials. The boss gestures toward the upper floor executive offices visible through the glass partition. Other employees nearby congratulate her with smiles and applause. A maintenance worker adjusts an elevator sign showing the executive floor number. someone advancing to a higher position and rank in their career
When the beat groove up, we all move up!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Move derives from Latin movere, meaning 'to set in motion' or 'to move'. Up originates from Old English upp, an adverb and preposition denoting upward direction. The combination of these two words creates the phrasal verb expressing movement in an upward direction.
Breakdown
move (Latin movere: to set in motion) + up (Old English upp: upward direction) = to move in an upward direction or to advance to a higher position.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lazy cat somehow moved up from the couch to CEO of napping.”
“He moved up his wedding date because he couldn't wait to start arguing about household chores.”
“The company plans to move up their launch date to beat the competition.”
“Please move up closer to the front so everyone can see the presentation.”
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