promotion

/promotion/
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promotion

He received a promotion at work for his excellent performance.

Definition

Noun 1. The act of raising someone to a higher position or rank: This refers to advancement in a job or organization, typically involving more responsibility and higher pay. 2. The activity of helping something to develop, increase, or become more successful: This involves actively supporting the progress, growth, or acceptance of an idea, cause, product, or enterprise. 3. The publicizing of a product, organization, or event to increase sales or public awareness: This refers to marketing and advertising activities designed to attract attention and encourage people to buy or support something.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Career Advancement):
    • She received a promotion to senior manager after five years of excellent work.
    • The new position came with a promotion and a significant salary increase.
  • Noun (Encouraging Growth):
    • The charity is dedicated to the promotion of literacy in rural areas.
    • Government policies for the promotion of renewable energy are essential.
  • Noun (Marketing/Advertising):
    • The company launched a major promotion for its new smartphone, including TV ads and social media campaigns.
    • This special price is part of a limited-time promotion.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in line for promotion": To be a candidate or likely to receive a promotion.
    • After his successful project, he is in line for promotion.
  • "Promotion of the general welfare": A formal phrase often found in legal or governmental contexts, meaning actions taken to improve the well-being of the public.
    • A government's role includes the promotion of the general welfare.
Variants and Related Words
  • Promote (verb): The action form of "promotion."
    • They plan to promote the new film heavily. She was promoted to director.
  • Promotional (adjective): Describing something used for advertising or promotion.
    • The store distributed promotional flyers. We offer promotional pricing for new customers.
  • Promoter (noun): A person or company that finances or organizes an event, or a person who actively supports and encourages something.
    • He is a famous concert promoter. She is a strong promoter of healthy eating.
Synonyms
  • Advancement: Often used interchangeably with "promotion" in a career context.
  • Elevation: A more formal synonym for being raised to a higher rank.
  • Furtherance: The helping forward of a scheme or interest.
  • Advertising: Specifically related to the marketing sense of promotion.
  • Publicity: Attention from the media or public, often as a result of promotion.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • N/A for the noun "promotion." Related phrasal verbs apply to the verb "promote" (e.g., , ).
Related Idioms
  • "Fast-track to promotion": A situation or path that leads to quick career advancement.
    • Working on that high-profile project is a fast-track to promotion.
  • "A promotion in everything but name": Receiving more responsibility and work similar to a higher position, but without the official title or pay increase.
    • Since her boss left, she's had a promotion in everything but name.
promotion

He received a promotion at work for his excellent performance.

Noun
  1. the advancement of some enterprise
    • his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career
  2. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
  3. act of raising in rank or position
  4. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
    • the packaging of new ideas