promotion
pruh-MOHSHN
Promotion (noun) means a move to a higher rank, job, or position. Example: “His hard work finally earned him a promotion to team lead.”
noun
1
A move to a higher rank, job, or position.
"His hard work finally earned him a promotion to team lead."
"After ten years with the firm, she was thrilled to get a promotion."
"The promotion came with a bigger office and more responsibility."
2
An activity or event designed to publicize or sell something.
"The supermarket is running a promotion on breakfast cereal this week."
"The bookshop launched a promotion to bring new customers through the door."
"A free gift is part of the summer sales promotion."
3
In sport, the advancement of a team to a higher division.
"The club celebrated its promotion to the top league after years of trying."
"Winning the final match secured the team's promotion to the next division."
"Fans filled the streets to celebrate their local side's promotion."
How to use promotion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing moved up in rank or league, or a marketing push to sell something.
Common pairings
get a promotion
promotion and relegation
special promotion
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Etymology
From Old French promocion, from Late Latin prōmōtiō, from Latin prōmoveō ("to move forward").
Synonyms
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advancement
elevation
upgrade
step up
move up
preferment
publicity
packaging
forwarding
furtherance
promotional material
promo
Antonyms
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Rhymes for promotion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “promotion” mean?
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.
How do you pronounce “promotion”?
“Promotion” is pronounced pruh-MOHSHN (/pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “promotion” in a sentence?
Here is “promotion” used in a sentence: “His hard work finally earned him a promotion to team lead.”
What part of speech is “promotion”?
“Promotion” is a noun.
Where does the word “promotion” come from?
The word “promotion” comes from Late Latin. From Old French promocion, from Late Latin prōmōtiō, from Latin prōmoveō ("to move forward").
Is “promotion” a common word?
“Promotion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “promotion” have?
“Promotion” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a move to a higher rank, job, or position.
What are the meanings of promotion?
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.
What is the difference between a promotion and a raise?
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.
What is the opposite of a promotion?
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.
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