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Definition bump up in American English

bump up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to increase something

Example

We expect interest rates to be bumped up another quarter point.

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
2

to move someone to a better position or job

Example

We were bumped up to first class when two seats became available.

Synonyms and related words
advancement aggrandise aggrandize
Definition bump up in American English