bump up
verb
(tr, adverb) informal
to raise or increase
prices are being bumped up daily
Words nearby bump up
bump,
bump into,
bump off,
bump start,
bump stock,
bump up,
bumper,
bumper car,
bumper guard,
bumper jack,
bumper pool
Idioms and Phrases with bump up
bump up
Suddenly increase, as in Oil-producing nations decided to bump up the price of oil. This term is used mainly for prices or other figures. [Colloquial; 1930s]
Give a promotion. For example, Kevin hoped to be bumped up to first class, or After five years, she expected they would bump her up to vice-president. [Slang; second half of 1900s]