Promotion
prəˈməʊʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe advancement of someone to a higher position or rank.
prəˈməʊʃən
The act of raising someone to a higher position or rank.
She worked hard and was given a promotion.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're working hard at your job, and your boss sees your good work and gives you a new, better job with more responsibility and maybe even more money! That's a promotion! Like, "Sarah got a promotion and is now the team lead!"
👶 For kids: When you get a better job or a higher rank at work or school. Like getting to be the class helper!
More Examples
The company announced several promotions this quarter.
Earning a promotion is a significant achievement in one's career.
How It's Used
"He received a promotion to regional manager."
"The soldier earned a promotion for his bravery."
The act of publicizing something, often to increase its sales or popularity.
prəˈməʊʃən
The act of making something more popular or well-known.
The company invested heavily in the promotion of its new line of clothing.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: A band wants everyone to know about their new concert, so they put up posters, play their songs on the radio, and tell everyone they know. That's promotion! It's like saying, "Hey, check this out!" Like, "The restaurant offered a promotion: buy one get one free!"
👶 For kids: When you try to get people to like or buy something, like when you tell your friends about a cool toy.
More Examples
The promotion increased sales significantly.
Social media is a powerful tool for promotion.
How It's Used
"The advertising campaign was designed to promote the new product."
"The promotion of the film included interviews with the actors."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
a promotion campaign
A coordinated series of marketing activities to promote a product, service, or event.
"The company launched a promotion campaign across all media channels."
earn a promotion
To be advanced to a higher level or position.
"She earned a promotion after five years of dedicated service."
on promotion
Offered at a discounted price to increase sales
"These items are on promotion this week."
From Latin *promotio* ('a moving forward'), from *promovere* ('to move forward, advance'), from *pro* ('forward') + *movere* ('to move').
The word 'promotion' has been used since the 16th century, initially to mean the act of promoting or furthering something.
Memory tip
Think of climbing a ladder – promotion helps you climb higher.
Word Origin
"to move forward, advance"