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Bumping Up:

Noun:

1. The act of increasing or elevating something to a higher level or position.

- Example Sentence: The company experienced success through the bumping up of its advertising budget.

Verb:

1. To raise or increase the level, rank, or position of something or someone.

- Example Sentence: The promotion will bump up his salary by a significant amount.

Phrasal Verb:

1. To increase the volume, intensity, or speed of music or audio.

- Example Sentence: The DJ bumped up the beat, turning the party into an energetic dance floor.

Idiom:

1. To move ahead in a line or queue without waiting for one's turn.

- Example Sentence: Some people tend to irritate others by bumping up in the queue.

Local Usage:

1. In some regions, "bumping up" refers to hosting a surprise party for someone.

- Example Sentence: We're planning on bumping up our friend for her birthday.

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