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Definition upgrade in British English

upgrade verb

verb
/ʌpˈɡreɪd/
1

to make a computer or other machine more powerful or effective

Example

The system has been upgraded to meet customers' needs.

Example

You'll need to upgrade to 512Mb RAM to run these programs.

Example

Existing users can upgrade from the previous version free of charge.

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
1.1

to improve the quality of a service or product

Example

£1.5 million is being spent on upgrading security procedures.

Synonyms and related words
improve enhance remedy
2

to officially give someone or something a higher status

Example

Four of the five regions have now been upgraded to republics.

Synonyms and related words
acquire ascent bankrupt
2.1

to give people a better seat on a plane, or a better hotel room, than the one that they have paid for

Definition upgrade in British English