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upgrade

intermediateB1

/ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/ · up-grade

to raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.

Meanings

verbformal

to raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.

کسی چیز کو بہتر معیار پر لانا، خاص طور پر آلات یا مشینری کو نئے یا بہتر اجزاء کے ساتھ بہتر بنانا۔

اپ گریڈ کرنا

ap greeḍ karna

Synonyms

improveenhancerefineبہتر بنانابڑھاناترتیب دینا

Antonyms

downgradedegradediminishکم کرناگھٹانامؤخر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • software upgrade
  • system upgrade
  • upgrade options

Example Sentences

We need to upgrade our software to keep up with the latest features.

ہمیں جدید خصوصیات کے ساتھ ہم آہنگ रहने کے لیے اپنے سافٹ ویئر کو اپ گریڈ کرنا ہوگا۔

Humein jadeed khasiyat ke sath hum aahang rehne ke liye apne software ko ap greeḍ karna hoga.

The company decided to upgrade its equipment to improve efficiency.

کمپنی نے کارکردگی کو بہتر کرنے کے لئے اپنے آلات کو اپ گریڈ کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Company ne karkardagi ko behtar karne ke liye apne aalaat ko ap greeḍ karne ka faisla kiya.

Upgrading your internet connection can significantly improve your online experience.

اپنی انٹرنیٹ کنکشن کو اپ گریڈ کرنا آپ کے آن لائن تجربے کو بہت بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Apni internet connection ko ap greeḍ karna aap ke online tajurbe ko bohot behtar bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

download:Downloading means transferring data from the internet to your device, while upgrading means improving or updating existing software or hardware.

Word Family

upgradeable
adjectiveاپ گریڈ کرنے کے قابل
upgraded
adjectiveاپ گریڈ شدہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'up' as going higher and 'grade' as a level; together they mean going to a higher level.

Visualize a staircase where each step represents an upgrade to a better version.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "upgrade" — to raise to a higher standard

First known use: 1920s

The term 'upgrade' originated in the early 20th century, initially used in the context of railways for patrons upgrading to better accommodations.