promotion
gb/pɚmˈoʊʃən/ us/pɚmˈoʊʃən/
A2
English
~ 2400
előléptetés, promóció, reklámkampány, akció
NOUN
B1
1
előléptetés
B2
Usage pattern:
to get/receive [a] promotion
She finally received the promotion she had worked so hard for.
Végre megkapta azt az előléptetést, amelyért olyan keményen dolgozott.
His promotion to team leader was announced yesterday.
Tegnap jelentették be az előléptetését csoportvezetővé.
After five years at the company, he got a well-deserved promotion.
The promotion came with a significant salary increase.
They celebrated his promotion with a small office party.
Learner examples
I got a promotion at work.
Előléptetést kaptam a munkahelyemen.
She is happy about her promotion.
Örül az előléptetésének.
My boss gave me a promotion.
He wants a promotion to manager.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'promotion' with 'advertisement'. In work contexts, 'promotion' means job advancement, not marketing.
Meaning
Advancement in job rank
Collocations
get a promotion
|earn a promotion
|promotion to manager
|deserve a promotion
|seek a promotion
Synonyms
advancement (More formal and general, can apply outside work contexts.)
|
upgrade (More informal or technical, less common in career contexts.)
Antonyms
demotion (The act of being moved to a lower position at work.)
Themes
business
|career
|employment
|work
Definition
When someone gets a higher position at work.
The act of being given a higher position or rank in a job or organization.
NOUN
B1
2
promóció
B2
Usage pattern:
to run/launch [a] promotion
The store is running a special promotion on winter clothing.
Az üzlet külön promócióval hirdeti a téli ruhákat.
Our new product launch will be supported by an online promotion.
Az új termékünk bevezetését online promóciós kampány támogatja.
They offered free samples as part of their promotion.
The festival's promotion attracted thousands of visitors.
A strong promotion helped the book become a bestseller.
Learner examples
The store has a big promotion this week.
Az üzletben ezen a héten nagy promóció zajlik.
We saw the promotion for the new phone.
Láttuk az új telefon promócióját.
They made a TV promotion for the movie.
There is a special price in the promotion.
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'promotion' only for job advancement, not realizing it also means marketing activity.
Meaning
Marketing activity to increase sales
Collocations
sales promotion
|special promotion
|launch a promotion
|promotional campaign
|advertising and promotion
Synonyms
marketing campaign (Specifically planned series of promotional activities.)
|
advertising (Focuses on paid messages rather than broader promotional efforts.)
Antonyms
neglect (Lack of effort to publicize or sell something.)
Themes
business
|marketing
|commerce
|communication
|work
Definition
Something a company does to make people want to buy a product or service.
An activity or set of activities intended to advertise a product, service, or event and increase its sales or popularity.
NOUN
A2
3
akció
A2
Usage pattern:
[item] is on promotion
These shoes are on promotion until the end of the week.
Ezek a cipők a hét végéig akciósak.
We bought the coffee during a store promotion.
A kávét egy bolti akcióban vettük.
The supermarket had several promotions before the holiday season.
Learner examples
This bread is on promotion today.
Ez a kenyér ma akciós.
I bought the dress in a promotion.
Akcióban vettem a ruhát.
The store has many promotions now.
Meaning
Special price or deal offer
Collocations
on promotion
|holiday promotion
|limited-time promotion
Synonyms
sale (Very common in retail; focuses on discounted prices.)
|
offer (General term for special deals, may not involve discounts.)
Antonyms
regular price (The normal, non-discounted price of an item.)
Themes
commerce
|shopping
|business
|finance
|daily_life
Definition
A short-time offer with lower prices or extra benefits.
A temporary reduction in price or special deal offered to encourage people to buy something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
promotion
IPA
GB/pɚmˈoʊʃən/
US/pɚmˈoʊʃən/
Syllables & stress
pro - mo - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: promotion
- Plural: promotion, promotions
Word family
Forms
promotions
noun
Core family
promote
verb B1
promotional
adjective B2
Related words
promoter
noun B2
Advanced or less common
promotable
adjective C1
Expressions
get a promotion
1/ɡˈɛt ə pɚmˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Receive a higher position at work
To move to a better job position in the same company.
Examples
- She worked hard and finally got a promotion.
- He hopes to get a promotion next year.
on promotion
1/ˈɔn pɚmˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Being sold at reduced price temporarily
Being sold for less money for a short time.
Examples
- These drinks are on promotion until Friday.
- All summer clothes are on promotion this week.
promotion campaign
1/pɚmˈoʊʃən kæmpˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
Organized marketing effort for sales or awareness
A planned group of actions to tell people about something and make them want it.
Examples
- The company launched a big promotion campaign for its new app.
- Their holiday promotion campaign boosted sales.