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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These have included discounts on accessories (including the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds), a bump up to the next storage level, and web-exclusive colors only available through Samsung’s website.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The current minimum bumps up to $17.85 from $17.40 on Jan. 1, 2025.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
He’s bound to have better luck, as his 5.8 shooting percentage should bump up as the season continues.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Online shopping grew even more popular this year, with e-commerce sales rising 6.7% year over year, while in-store purchases bumped up only 2.9%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The current minimum bumps up to $17.85 from $17.40 on Jan. 1, 2025.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
He’s bound to have better luck, as his 5.8 shooting percentage should bump up as the season continues.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Online shopping grew even more popular this year, with e-commerce sales rising 6.7% year over year, while in-store purchases bumped up only 2.9%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Bump up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bump%20up. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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