Trade up

verb

To replace something you own with something better or of higher value.

I want to trade up my car for a newer model.
Visual representation of "trade up" - To replace something you own with something better or of higher value.

Often appears as...

  • trade up for
  • trade up to
phrasal verb

In business, to progress to a job at a higher level or a more responsible position in a company.

After five years in sales, she finally managed to trade up within the company.
Visual representation of "trade up" - In business, to progress to a job at a higher level or a more responsible position in a company.

Often appears as...

  • trade up within
  • trade up to

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To replace something you own with something better or of higher value.

I want to trade up my car for a newer model.
Visual representation of "trade up" - To replace something you own with something better or of higher value.

Often appears as...

  • trade up for
  • trade up to
phrasal verb

In business, to progress to a job at a higher level or a more responsible position in a company.

After five years in sales, she finally managed to trade up within the company.
Visual representation of "trade up" - In business, to progress to a job at a higher level or a more responsible position in a company.

Often appears as...

  • trade up within
  • trade up to

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "trade up"
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Better Quality

Use 'trade up' when you get something of better quality or features.

Illustration for Better Quality
He traded up to a phone with a better camera.
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Personal Possessions

'Trade up' often relates to personal items like cars, phones, or houses.

Illustration for Personal Possessions
They want to trade up to a larger house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Downgrade

Be aware that 'trade up' means to get something better, not just different.

Illustration for Not a Downgrade
Trading up to a newer model doesn't always mean more expense.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Better Quality

Use 'trade up' when you get something of better quality or features.

Illustration for Better Quality
He traded up to a phone with a better camera.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Possessions

'Trade up' often relates to personal items like cars, phones, or houses.

Illustration for Personal Possessions
They want to trade up to a larger house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Downgrade

Be aware that 'trade up' means to get something better, not just different.

Illustration for Not a Downgrade
Trading up to a newer model doesn't always mean more expense.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Better Quality

Use 'trade up' when you get something of better quality or features.

Illustration for Better Quality
He traded up to a phone with a better camera.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Possessions

'Trade up' often relates to personal items like cars, phones, or houses.

Illustration for Personal Possessions
They want to trade up to a larger house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Downgrade

Be aware that 'trade up' means to get something better, not just different.

Illustration for Not a Downgrade
Trading up to a newer model doesn't always mean more expense.
Visual representation of the word "Trade up"

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