promotion

The word “promotion” means a move to a higher rank, job, or position. In plain terms, being moved up in rank or league, or a marketing push to sell something.

“Promotion” is pronounced pruh-MOHSHN (/pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ in IPA).

Here is “promotion” used in a sentence: “His hard work finally earned him a promotion to team lead.”

“Promotion” is a noun.

The word “promotion” comes from Late Latin. From Old French promocion, from Late Latin prōmōtiō, from Latin prōmoveō ("to move forward").

“Promotion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Promotion” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a move to a higher rank, job, or position.

Promotion has two everyday senses. The first is a move to a higher rank, job, or position, as when an employee is promoted to manager. The second is marketing activity that publicises a product or event to boost sales or awareness, such as a special offer or advertising campaign. Context makes clear which meaning applies.

A promotion is a move to a higher rank or position, usually bringing more responsibility and often a new title. A raise is simply an increase in pay. Promotions frequently include a raise, but the two are not the same: you can receive a raise without being promoted, or a promotion with only a modest pay rise.

In the workplace sense, the opposite of a promotion is a demotion, a move to a lower rank or position, usually with reduced responsibility, status, and often pay. Where a promotion advances a person's career, a demotion sets it back. Related ideas include being downgraded, passed over, or reduced in role.