bump up

British  

verb

1. informal (tr, adverb) to raise or increase

   prices are being bumped up daily

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bump up Idioms  

1. Suddenly increase, as in Oil-producing nations decided to bump up the price of oil . This term is used mainly for prices or other figures. [ Colloquial ; 1930s]

2. Give a promotion. For example, Kevin hoped to be bumped up to first class , or After five years, she expected they would bump her up to vice-president . [ Slang ; second half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

It got a bump up to a record close of $248.04 on March 2, the first trading day after the start of the conflict, but has fallen 7% since then.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The bump up in the number of mortgages transitioning into delinquency is surprising because underwriting standards have been high in recent years.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

However, he felt the "sharper moments bump up against lyrics that can sometimes feel purely lazy".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The improvement in the market and better-than-expected third-quarter results prompted IBM to bump up its expectations for the full year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

I walk toward the windows until my shoes bump up against the glass, then look out at the city in wonder.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu