Move up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmuv/ /ˈəp

MOOV-uhp

UK

mˈuːv/ /ˈʌp

MOOV-up

Definition

To go to a higher position, rank, level, or place. It can mean being promoted at work, progressing in status, or physically changing to a higher location.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in work and academic settings ('move up in the company', 'move up a grade'), but can also mean physically changing seats or positions. Informal. Not for emotional or prices rising—use 'go up' or 'increase' for prices.

• Spanish: ascender - subir de nivel - avanzar
• Portuguese (BR): subir - ser promovido - avançar
• Portuguese (PT): subir - ser promovido - avançar
• Chinese (Simplified): 晋升 - 升职 - 向上移动
• Chinese (Traditional): 晉升 - 升職 - 向上移動
• Hindi: ऊपर जाना - तरक्की करना
• Arabic: يترقى - يرتقي - يتقدم
• Bengali: উন্নতি করা - ওপরে ওঠা
• Russian: повыситься - подняться выше
• Japanese: 昇進する - 上の席に移る
• Vietnamese: thăng tiến - chuyển lên trên
• Korean: 승진하다 - 앞으로 이동하다
• Turkish: yükselmek - üst sıraya geçmek
• Urdu: ترقی کرنا - آگے بڑھنا
• Indonesian: naik pangkat - pindah ke atas

Example Sentences

She wants to move up in her company.

basic

Please move up so others can sit down.

basic

If you study hard, you can move up to the next grade.

basic

After three years, he finally moved up to manager.

natural

Can everyone move up a seat? We need to make space.

natural

If you work hard, you'll move up fast in this company.

natural