1.an upward slope or grade (as in a road);
the car couldn't make it up the rise
2.software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
3.a reservation that is upgraded;
I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full
4.the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
5.hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
6.the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components);
the power plant received a new upgrade
1.rate higher; raise in value or esteem
2.to improve, especially something that was old or outdated;
I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software
3.give a promotion to or assign to a higher position;
John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
4.get better travel conditions;
I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked
5.give better travel conditions to;
The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full