Cool MatePromotion
UK /["/prəˈməʊʃn/"]/US /["/prəˈməʊʃn/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
Synonyms
- advancement
- elevation
- upgrade
- progression
Antonyms
- demotion
- reduction
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'promote' (verb form).
- Incorrectly use 'promotion' as a verb.
- Mixing up 'promotion' with 'raise' (salary increase).