promote (one) to (something)

promote (one) to (something)

To elevate one in rank or position within a corporate or military hierarchy. Often used in passive constructions. They promoted her to General Manager after just over a year in her job as an editor. For his years of service, the President promoted the Colonel Wilks to Major General.
See also: promote
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • promote
  • promote (one) from (something) to (something else)
  • tap
  • tap (one) for (something)
  • tap for
  • tap someone
  • tap someone for something
  • tapping
  • taps
  • relegate to