English · Work & Business
promotion
/prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/
[/prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/]
move to higher job
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A move to a more important job or rank at work. It can also mean an effort to sell something.
Example
After years of hard work, she finally earned a promotion to senior manager.
After years of hard work, she finally earned a promotion to senior manager.
Etymology
From Latin 'promotio', from 'promovere' (to move forward).
How & Where It’s Used
Means both a career advancement and a sales campaign.