Move up Meaning in English
expression
ˈmuv/ /ˈəp
MOOV-uhp
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 - avanzarPortuguese (BR): subir - ser promovido - avançarPortuguese (PT): subir - ser promovido - avançarChinese (Simplified): 晋升 - 升职 - 向上移动Chinese (Traditional): 晉升 - 升職 - 向上移動Hindi: ऊपर जाना - तरक्की करनाArabic: يترقى - يرتقي - يتقدمBengali: উন্নতি করা - ওপরে ওঠাRussian: повыситься - подняться вышеJapanese: 昇進する - 上の席に移るVietnamese: thăng tiến - chuyển lên trênKorean: 승진하다 - 앞으로 이동하다Turkish: yükselmek - üst sıraya geçmekUrdu: ترقی کرنا - آگے بڑھناIndonesian: 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