move up

Idioms and Phrases

Also, move up in the world . Advance, rise to a higher level, succeed, as in Gene hoped he would move up in the new division , or That new house and car show they are moving up in the world . Also see come up , def. 4.

Example Sentences

Rates are lower now, but the cost of deals has been moving up either side of the Budget.

From BBC

Olvera has since moved up the ranks at the hotel to housekeeping inspector, a role in which she oversees the work of a team of around 45 housekeepers.

From Los Angeles Times

He brought up his half-century in 60 balls before moving up a gear, hitting three consecutive sixes off Gudakesh Motie soon after passing 50.

From BBC

She ran mid-pack for the first half of the race, moved up to second at the top of the stretch and then coasted home.

From Los Angeles Times

As this new phase of his tennis career blooms, Sell is simultaneously building a mini-empire online, and his viewership has grown as he’s moved up the rankings.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accelerate
• advance
• ascend
• build
• climb
• double
• expand
• go up
• improve
• lift
• multiply
• pick up
• raise
• soar
• swell