Meaning of upskill | Babel Free
Definitions
- To teach (someone) additional skills, especially as an alternative to redundancy (firing).
- To acquire such additional skills.
Examples
“For companies, reskilling and upskilling strategies will be critical if they are to find⟳ the talent they need⟳ and to contribute⟳ to socially responsible approaches to the future of work⟳.”
“"We've also invested £500,000 in new machinery in the last⟳ two years, including the engraving machine, so that we can bring⟳ £250,000 worth of work⟳ in-house that we previously sub-contracted. That's great news for us as it means we have⟳ upskilled people and can offer⟳ more security of employment."”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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