transitive. To raise or promote (a person) in rank or office; to prefer; (also gen.) to put in a better or more advantageous position.

transitive. To advance (a person) to a position of honour, dignity, or emolument (†also into the holder of such a position). Also without…

To drive forcibly and contemptuously; to drive or force (out of, into, etc.). to kick downstairs, to turn out, eject unceremoniously or…

transitive. To increase the grade or status of (a job); to raise (an employee) to a higher grade or rank. Also figurative.

transitive (often in passive). To move (a person) to a higher level or status; to promote from one group or position to another.