elevate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Elevate' is a bit more sophisticated way to say 'lift up.' Not only it can mean physically lifting something, but also to improve or make something better.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate structures, 'elevate' can refer to promoting an employee. A director might comment, 'Due to her outstanding performance, we've decided to elevate her to the position of Senior Manager.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The living standards in the community have been declining. What can we do to change that?

Response:

We could partner with nonprofits and government bodies to elevate their living condition.

Tech

Scenario:

The recent data breaches have put us in a tricky situation. It's time to revisit our security protocols.

Response:

Let's elevate our security measures and invest in advanced tools to protect our data better.