Bump up
phrasal verb
To increase or raise something.
They decided to bump up the price of the product.
Often appears as...
- bump up the price
- bump up the volume
phrasal verb
To move someone or something to a higher or more important position.
He was bumped up to a managerial position.
Often appears as...
- bump up the list
- bump up the rank
phrasal verb
To schedule something at an earlier time.
We had to bump up the meeting to this morning.
Often appears as...
- bump up the deadline
- bump up the appointment
phrasal verb
To increase or raise something.
They decided to bump up the price of the product.
Often appears as...
- bump up the price
- bump up the volume
phrasal verb
To move someone or something to a higher or more important position.
He was bumped up to a managerial position.
Often appears as...
- bump up the list
- bump up the rank
phrasal verb
To schedule something at an earlier time.
We had to bump up the meeting to this morning.
Often appears as...
- bump up the deadline
- bump up the appointment
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Intensity
Bump up often suggests a small but significant increase.
Could you bump up the thermostat a few degrees?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Primarily used in informal settings, like conversations among friends or casual business talk.
Let's bump up the budget for our trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Action
Often implies a decision made quickly to adjust to new circumstances.
Sales are down; we need to bump up marketing efforts now.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Intensity
Bump up often suggests a small but significant increase.
Could you bump up the thermostat a few degrees?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Primarily used in informal settings, like conversations among friends or casual business talk.
Let's bump up the budget for our trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Action
Often implies a decision made quickly to adjust to new circumstances.
Sales are down; we need to bump up marketing efforts now.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Intensity
Bump up often suggests a small but significant increase.
Could you bump up the thermostat a few degrees?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Primarily used in informal settings, like conversations among friends or casual business talk.
Let's bump up the budget for our trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Action
Often implies a decision made quickly to adjust to new circumstances.
Sales are down; we need to bump up marketing efforts now.
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