bump up
To move something up to a higher level, or to give someone something better than they paid for.
Meanings
To increase an amount, price, or quantity.
"The restaurant bumped up its prices after the new chef arrived."
To upgrade someone to a better class, seat, or position, often as a favour or due to availability.
"The airline bumped us up to business class because the economy cabin was overbooked."
To promote someone to a higher rank or level.
"She was bumped up to regional director after only two years with the company."
Common in travel (upgrade to business class), business (raise a price or salary), and general informal speech. The idea is of a modest but meaningful upward movement. Often used in the passive ('he was bumped up').
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