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Meaning of trade up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To gain value on the stock exchange.
  2. To sell something and replace it with something more expensive.
  3. To exchange a lower selection in a player draft for a higher one.

Examples

“One of the few surprises saw the New York Giants take offensive tackle Andrew Thomas at number four while the Buccaneers traded up to 13 for offensive tackle Tristian Wirfs to give some protection to their new quarterback Brady.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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