Upgrade to Meaning in English
expression
ˈəpˈɡɹeɪd/, /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
UHP-GRAYD too, UHP-GRAYD tuh, UHP-GRAYD ti
ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ /tˈuː
UP-GRAYD TOO
Definition
To change to a newer or better version of something, like software, equipment, or a service.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with technology and services ("upgrade to Windows 11"). Can refer to products, subscriptions, seats, or features. Implies improvement or increased value, sometimes at extra cost. Not typically used for small, everyday items.
Spanish: actualizar a - mejorar aPortuguese (BR): atualizar para - fazer upgrade paraPortuguese (PT): atualizar para - fazer upgrade paraChinese (Simplified): 升级到Chinese (Traditional): 升級到Hindi: अपग्रेड करना (में/तक)Arabic: الترقية إلىBengali: উন্নত সংস্করণে পরিবর্তন করা - আপগ্রেড করাRussian: обновить до - перейти наJapanese: ～にアップグレードするVietnamese: nâng cấp lênKorean: 업그레이드하다Turkish: yükseltmekUrdu: پر اَپ گریڈ کرناIndonesian: meng-upgrade ke - memperbarui ke
Example Sentences
I want to upgrade to a faster computer.
basic
She decided to upgrade to the premium plan.
basic
You can upgrade to first class at the airport.
basic
After seeing the features, I decided to upgrade to the newest model.
natural
If you upgrade to a family plan, everyone gets more data.
natural
They offered to let me upgrade to a better seat for a small fee.
natural