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UK/["/prəˈməʊʃn/"]/US/["/prəˈməʊʃn/"]/

Meaning of Promotion

a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an organization

In simple words: Getting a higher position or job in a company.

Promotion in a sentence

  • She received a promotion at work and is now a senior manager.
  • The company announced a new promotion to increase sales this month.
  • His promotion to team leader was well deserved after years of dedication.
  • They ran a promotion offering discounts on all products for the holiday weekend.
  • Effective promotion of the new software helped it become popular quickly.

How to use Promotion

Use 'promotion' in professional contexts when discussing job advancement. It's not appropriate in casual conversation or non-work-related settings.

Grammar pattern

promotion + object (e.g., promotion to manager)

Memory hint

Think of a ladder that helps you go up — a promotion helps you climb higher in your job.

Related words

Collocations with Promotion

Synonyms for Promotion

  • advancement
  • elevation
  • upgrade
  • progression

Opposites of Promotion

Common mistakes with Promotion

  • Confused with 'promote' (verb form).
  • Incorrectly use 'promotion' as a verb.
  • Mixing up 'promotion' with 'raise' (salary increase).

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Frequently asked questions about Promotion

What does Promotion mean?

Getting a higher position or job in a company.

What is the definition of Promotion?

a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an organization

How do you use Promotion in a sentence?

She received a promotion at work and is now a senior manager.

Can you give another example of Promotion?

The company announced a new promotion to increase sales this month.

What are synonyms for Promotion?

Common alternatives include advancement, elevation, upgrade, progression.

What is the opposite of Promotion?

Opposite meanings include demotion, reduction.

What words go with Promotion?

It commonly pairs with rapid, internal, earn, gain, get, opportunities, prospects, race, promotion from, promotion to, chance of promotion, chances of promotion, rapid, internal, earn, gain, get, opportunities, prospects, race, promotion from, promotion to, chance of promotion, chances of promotion, special, marketing, sales, do.

What are common mistakes when using Promotion?

Confused with 'promote' (verb form). Incorrectly use 'promotion' as a verb. Mixing up 'promotion' with 'raise' (salary increase).

How do you pronounce Promotion?

US: /["/prəˈməʊʃn/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈməʊʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Promotion?

Use 'promotion' in professional contexts when discussing job advancement. It's not appropriate in casual conversation or non-work-related settings.

What CEFR level is Promotion?

"Promotion" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.