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What does "bump it up" mean?

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Rebecca

To "bump something up" means to move it up a level or to increase it. It is an informal phrase used mostly in casual or friendly conversation. In this particular video, he's using it to mean that he will increase, "bump up", the intensity of his work in stages. You can also use the phrase in reference to a person, "bump someone up", meaning you increase their level or promote them. This is usually used in reference to work. Ex: I'm planning to bump up my workout this week. Ex: I think it's time we bumped him up to supervisor.

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