move up

Idioms  

1. Also, move up in the world. Advance, rise to a higher level, succeed, as in Gene hoped he would move up in the new division, or That new house and car show they are moving up in the world. Also see come up, def. 4.

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Example Sentences

If the San Francisco 49ers lose to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, and the Rams defeat the Cardinals, the Rams will move up to No. 5.

From Los Angeles Times

Crawford, who had won titles in four weight classes before moving up to face Álvarez, took all four 168-pound titles on the line in the bout, becoming the undisputed champion at a third level.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bears moved up to 33 points, level with Northampton who host Harlequins on Saturday.

From Barron's

The Eagles and Bears kick off at the same time, so Philadelphia will have to play hard in case it can move up for that No. 2 seed.

From Los Angeles Times

Fed research shows that once this happens, inflation can move up quickly.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• accelerate
• advance
• ascend
• build
• climb
• double
• expand
• go up
• improve
• lift
• multiply
• pick up
• raise
• soar
• swell