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Meaning of the word "bump up" in English

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bump up

US /bʌmp ʌp/

UK /bʌmp ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to increase something, especially by a large amount

Example:

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The company decided to bump up the salaries of its employees.

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We need to bump up our marketing efforts to reach more customers.

Synonym:

increase raise boost elevate escalate

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Related Word:

bump bump into bump off speed bump goose bumps on the up and up up