improve on

Idioms  

1. Make beneficial additions or changes to, as in The company is trying to improve on the previous model. [Late 1600s]

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Example Sentences

Profits are likely to improve on stronger revenue, he says, noting that average selling prices began recovering in late March, with further price hikes planned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"But they offer a trajectory for improvement. We need to continue to improve on multiple areas -- materials, circuits and packaging -- to make this technology ready for data center applications."

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Apollo’s acquisition had given Intel more financial strength to improve on its strategy, the company said, including with the development of the Intel 4 and Intel 3 process nodes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite the positive noises from Clarke, former Scotland striker Billy Dodds says Scotland have to improve on Tuesday and then again before they head across the Atlantic.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But afterwards she seemed to improve on you, and I believe you thought her rather pretty at one time.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen