Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - move up

1. If you move up, you change your position, especially in order to be nearer someone or to make room for someone else. Move up, John, and let the lady sit down. PHRASAL VERB: V P 2. If someone or something moves up, they go to a higher level, grade, or class. Share prices moved up... Children learn in mixed ability classes and move up a class each year. = go up PHRASAL VERB: V P, V P n