bump up

phrasal verb

bumped up; bumping up; bumps up

informal

: to move (something or someone) to a higher level, position, rank, etc.

Prices are being bumped up.

They're bumping her up to district manager.

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Insurers are cutting coverage, leaving California or trying to bump up premiums because risks are growing in the state, especially in the areas most prone to fires, and their capacity to make a profit is dwindling. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 During their journey, Brock/Venom bump up against Rex Strickland (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a militia leader who hunts down and eliminates symbiotes seeking a life on Earth. —

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024 After our most recent contract campaign, the home care workers with the most longevity in our program will see our hourly rate bumped up to $24.75/hour over the life of the contract. —

Judy Hunter, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 Carpenter bumped up the price target on Roku to $92 per share from $90. —

Lisa Kailai Han,fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bump up