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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As of this week, the rent had been bumped up 125% to $19,750.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Following Playoff Miss The Falcons could bump up Uche's $3 million pay in 2024 to a two-year, $12 million deal, locking up the veteran for a small $6 million per season.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
McLeod got bumped up to the top line between Zucker and Thompson in this game and took full advantage.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
After review, Chiles' score was bumped up, putting the American in third place, and leaving Barbosu off the podium.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Following Playoff Miss The Falcons could bump up Uche's $3 million pay in 2024 to a two-year, $12 million deal, locking up the veteran for a small $6 million per season.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
McLeod got bumped up to the top line between Zucker and Thompson in this game and took full advantage.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
After review, Chiles' score was bumped up, putting the American in third place, and leaving Barbosu off the podium.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Bump up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bump%20up. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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