upgrade
gb/ˈʌpɡɹˌeɪd/ us/ˈʌpɡɹˌeɪd/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2100
fejleszt, korszerűsít, újabbra cserél, továbbfejlesztett változat, frissítés, magasabb kategória, előléptet, magasabb kategóriába sorol
UDSAGNSORD
B1
1
Brugsmønster:
to upgrade [something] to [a new/better version]
We decided to upgrade our internet connection for faster speeds.
Úgy döntöttünk, hogy a nagyobb sebesség érdekében gyorsabb internetcsomagra váltunk.
The company plans to upgrade its computer systems next year.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy jövőre korszerűsíti a számítógépes rendszereit.
You should upgrade your phone if you want better camera quality.
They upgraded the hotel rooms with modern furniture.
He upgraded the software to the latest version.
Læringseksempler
I will upgrade my phone next month.
Jövő hónapban újabbra cserélem a telefonomat.
We need to upgrade the old computer.
Fejlesztenünk kell a régi számítógépet.
She upgraded her car to a newer model.
They will upgrade the room for free.
He upgraded his skills by taking a course.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'upgrade' with 'update'. 'Upgrade' usually means moving to a better or more advanced version, while 'update' can mean adding the latest information or minor improvements without changing the overall level.
Betydning
Improve to a better version
Ordforbindelser
upgrade software
|upgrade system
|upgrade facilities
|upgrade service
Synonymer
improve (General term for making something better, not necessarily to a newer version.)
|
enhance (Often implies adding features or qualities rather than replacing.)
Antonymer
downgrade (To reduce something to a lower quality, level, or version.)
Temaer
technology
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something better or more modern.
To replace or improve something so that it is of higher quality, more advanced, or more effective.
NAVNEORD
B1
2
The airline offered me a free upgrade to business class.
A légitársaság felajánlotta, hogy ingyen átsorolnak business osztályra.
This software upgrade includes several new features.
Ez a szoftverfrissítés több új funkciót tartalmaz.
We received an upgrade to a suite at the hotel.
The latest upgrade improves battery life significantly.
Our gym membership came with a free equipment upgrade.
Læringseksempler
I got a free upgrade to a bigger room.
Felár nélkül nagyobb szobát kaptam.
The phone upgrade has a better camera.
Az újabb telefonmodellnek jobb a kamerája.
We need a software upgrade for the computer.
They gave me an upgrade at no cost.
The hotel offered an upgrade for our stay.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse the noun 'upgrade' with 'update'. An 'upgrade' changes to a better or more advanced version; an 'update' often adds small changes or fixes.
Betydning
An improved version of something
Ordforbindelser
software upgrade
|room upgrade
|free upgrade
Synonymer
improvement (General word for making something better, not necessarily replacing with a newer version.)
|
enhancement (Suggests added value or features rather than a complete replacement.)
Antonymer
downgrade (A change to a worse or less advanced version.)
Temaer
technology
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A new and better thing that replaces an older one.
A new or improved version of a product, service, or facility.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
3
Brugsmønster:
to upgrade [someone] to [a position/rank]
The manager decided to upgrade her to team leader.
A vezető úgy döntött, hogy csapatvezetővé lépteti elő.
They upgraded him from coach class to first class.
Átsorolták turistaosztályról első osztályra.
His role was upgraded after the reorganization.
She was upgraded to senior analyst last month.
Læringseksempler
They upgraded me to manager.
Vezetővé léptettek elő.
She was upgraded to first class on the plane.
A repülőn első osztályra sorolták át.
He was upgraded in his job last week.
The boss upgraded her position.
Betydning
Promote to higher rank/status
Ordforbindelser
upgrade an employee
|upgrade status
Synonymer
promote (The most common term for giving someone a higher position; 'upgrade' is less common in this context and often used metaphorically.)
Antonymer
demote (To move someone to a lower position or rank.)
Temaer
business
|workplace
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give someone a more important job or higher position.
To raise someone to a higher position, rank, or level of importance.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
upgrade
IPA
GB/ˈʌpɡɹˌeɪd/
US/ˈʌpɡɹˌeɪd/
Stavelser og tryk
up - grade (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: upgrade
- Plural: upgrades
Verb
- Base: upgrade
- 3rd Person Singular: upgrades
- Present Participle: upgrading
- Past: upgraded
Ordfamilie
Forms
upgrades
noun
upgrading
verb
upgraded
verb
Core family
upgradeable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
downgrade
verb B2
Udtryk
free upgrade
1/fɹˈi ˈʌpɡɹˌeɪd/
fixed phrase
Better version at no cost
A new and better thing that you get without paying more money.
Eksempler
- The hotel gave us a free upgrade when our room wasn't ready.
- Customers who pre-order will receive a free upgrade.
get an upgrade
1/ɡˈɛt ən ˈʌpɡɹˌeɪd/
fixed phrase
Receive a better version
To be given something newer or better than what you had before.
Eksempler
- We got an upgrade to a suite at no extra cost.
- He got an upgrade on his flight because it was overbooked.
upgrade to
1/ˈʌpɡɹˌeɪd tə/
fixed phrase
Change to newer/better version
To start using a newer or better thing than before.
Eksempler
- I think it's time to upgrade to the latest model.
- She upgraded to premium membership last month.