26984 words

promotions

10 definitions • 22 examples
1
activities to advertise something:

Examples:

There was a promotion in the supermarket and they were giving away free glasses of wine.
Obviously as sales manager he'll be very involved in the promotion and marketing of the product.
2
the act of encouraging something to happen or develop:

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3
the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position or rank:

Examples:

Did Steve get/Was Steve given the promotion he wanted?
4
If a sports team wins promotion, it moves to a higher division at the end of the season:

Examples:

River Plate's win last night has considerably increased their chances of promotion this season.
5
the advancement of someone to a more important rank or position:

Examples:

[ C/U ] She’s been recommended for a promotion.
7
the process or fact of giving someone a higher or more important job:

Examples:

Employees worry that saying 'no' to the boss decreases their chances of advancement and promotion.
get/receive a promotion Does working longer hours increase your chances of getting a promotion?
She was recommended for promotion by her manager.
He was seen by management as a troublemaker rather than a candidate for promotion.
8
an advertisement, event, or other activity used to advertise a product or service, or the use of these advertisements, events, etc.:

Examples:

The supermarket has said it will extend the promotion for another week.
The chain chose to concentrate very heavily on in-store promotions.
We do product promotions using text messages.
9
the activity of advertising products and services, or a department of a company that does this work:

Examples:

She found a dream job as director of publicity and promotions for a record company in St. Paul.
His book can help your company decide how many dollars should be spent in promotions.
10
the activity of encouraging something to happen or develop:

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