bumped (up) (Meaning)

bumped (up)

to move (something or someone) to a higher level, position, rank, etc.

The exam schedule was bumped up by a week, leaving students scrambling to prepare.
The budget for the project was bumped up to accommodate the unexpected expenses.
The release date of the software was bumped up to capitalize on the growing demand.
The CEO's salary was bumped up significantly after a record-breaking year for the company.
The construction timeline was bumped up to meet the revised deadline.
The employee's performance review was bumped up from "needs improvement" to "exceeds expectations."
The flight was bumped up to an earlier departure time due to high traffic at the airport.
The wedding was bumped up after the couple received an unexpected financial windfall.
The pay scale for the job was bumped up to attract more qualified candidates.
The concert was bumped up to a larger venue to accommodate the overwhelming response from fans.

to move (something or someone) to a higher level, position, rank, etc.

increased,added (to), racheted (up), pumped up, built up, augmented, ratcheted (up), maximized, prolonged, boosted

decreased, subtracted (from), diminished, lessened, minimized, lowered,reduced, downsized, abbreviated, abridged

The exam schedule was bumped up by a week, leaving students scrambling to prepare.

The budget for the project was bumped up to accommodate the unexpected expenses.

The release date of the software was bumped up to capitalize on the growing demand.

The CEO's salary was bumped up significantly after a record-breaking year for the company.