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bump up

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb bump up has 1 sense
  1. bump up - increase or raise; "OPEC bumped up the price of oil"
    --1 is one way to
    raise
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Description: "Bump up" is a versatile phrasal verb that can be used in different contexts. It can mean raising something or somebody to a higher position or level, increasing the amount or intensity of something, or promoting someone to a higher position or rank.

Senses and Usages:

1. Part of Speech: Phrasal verb (transitive)

- Sense: Raise something/somebody to a higher position or level

- Example Sentence: She used a ladder to bump up the picture on the wall.

2. Part of Speech: Phrasal verb (transitive)

- Sense: Increase the amount or intensity of something

- Example Sentence: The coach advised the team to bump up their training sessions before the big game.

3. Part of Speech: Phrasal verb (transitive)

- Sense: Promote someone to a higher position or rank

- Example Sentence: Sarah was bumped up to manager after consistently delivering excellent results.

4. Part of Speech: Phrasal verb (intransitive)

- Sense: Increase or rise suddenly or abruptly

- Example Sentence: The stock price bumped up as a result of positive market news.

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