level up
verb
leveled up or levelled up; leveling up or levelling up; levels up
: to advance or improve (oneself, someone else, or something) in or as if in a game
Collect cards and magic potions, then level up your favourite dragons to increase their abilities.—
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Animation XpressStaying competitive comes down to many factors, but one that's often overlooked, in my opinion, is the ongoing need to level up your marketing team.—Sujan Patel
Sujan PatelThat [Kevin] Reilly has leveled up the brands of both networks is clear in their programming selections.—Broadcasting and Cable
Broadcasting and CableWe provide nurses with the tools they need to level up their careers and their profession …—News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina)
News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina)Leveling up and finding new weapons, armor, or items give you plenty of incentive to keep slashing and button mashing away.—Dan Hsu
Dan HsuCompanies coax helpers to participate by offering points for useful answers, connecting total points to specific achievement levels, and encouraging users to level up, for even greater prestige.—Paul McFedries
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He’s got a serious knack for spotting crossover potential with film, TV and brand partnerships, which has helped artists like 50 Cent and Ne-Yo level up their global tours and sell out legendary venues.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
After parting with his top two quarterbacks from 2024, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, Tomlin — who has never had a losing season but is coming off his sixth consecutive playoff defeat — believed Rodgers was still capable of helping Pittsburgh level up.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Live, in-store performances and tapings will level up with new equipment and the remodeled stage will feature historic flooring from the original Austin City Limits Studio 6A space, donated by KLRU.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
Or maybe the role gives you access to training, certifications, or clients that could level up your resume for future opportunities.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
After parting with his top two quarterbacks from 2024, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, Tomlin — who has never had a losing season but is coming off his sixth consecutive playoff defeat — believed Rodgers was still capable of helping Pittsburgh level up.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Live, in-store performances and tapings will level up with new equipment and the remodeled stage will feature historic flooring from the original Austin City Limits Studio 6A space, donated by KLRU.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
Or maybe the role gives you access to training, certifications, or clients that could level up your resume for future opportunities.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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“Level up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20up. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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