Meaning of the word upsell in English

What does upsell mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

upsell

US /ʌpˈsel/
UK /ʌpˈsel/
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Verb

persuade a customer to buy something additional or more expensive

Example:
The salesperson tried to upsell me to the premium package.
Many companies train their staff to upsell customers.