bump up
Meaning(s)
1. increase in amount, move to a higher level, rearrange a scheduled event to happen sooner
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
bump up the price/meeting
Analysis
The phrasal verb 'bump up' means to increase the amount or the size of something. To 'bump up' can also mean to move something or someone up a level or into a better position or job.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Kate's team's recent run of victories has bumped them up quite a few places in the league table. They're only a few points off the top now!
- I got a second job to bump up my salary while I was saving for my holiday.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- We've had to bump up the price of the product due to an increase in our manufacturing costs.
- Helen asked her secretary to bump her 12 pm appointment up to 11.30 am as there had been a cancellation.
- I hear they're bumping Gary up to senior manager in the new office reshuffle. He's been waiting ages for that promotion!
- We need to bump up the priority of the task to make sure we get it completed before the deadline.