How do you use "get promoted" in a sentence?

She got promoted to senior manager last month. He hopes to get promoted by the end of the year. If you work hard, you will get promoted.

get promoted

Q: What does "get promoted" mean?

To receive a higher position or rank at work We say 'get promoted' not 'receive a promotion' in casual speech, though both are acceptable. 'Get' is the natural informal verb that pairs with 'promoted'.

Collocation BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To receive a higher position or rank at work

在工作中获得更高的职位或级别

Recibir un puesto o rango superior en el trabajo

職場でより高い地位や役職を得ること

직장에서 더 높은 직위나 직급을 얻는 것

We say 'get promoted' not 'receive a promotion' in casual speech, though both are acceptable. 'Get' is the natural informal verb that pairs with 'promoted'.

在日常口语中我们说'get promoted'而不是'receive a promotion'，虽然两者都可以接受。'Get'是与'promoted'搭配的自然非正式动词。

Decimos 'get promoted' y no 'receive a promotion' en el habla informal, aunque ambas son aceptables. 'Get' es el verbo informal natural que acompaña a 'promoted'.

日常会話では「get promoted」と言い、「receive a promotion」はフォーマルな場面で使います。「get」は「promoted」と自然に組み合わさるカジュアルな動詞です。

일상 대화에서는 'receive a promotion'보다 'get promoted'라고 합니다. 둘 다 사용 가능하지만 'get'이 'promoted'와 자연스럽게 결합하는 비격식적 동사입니다.

Examples

She got promoted to senior manager last month.
她上个月被提升为高级经理。
La ascendieron a directora sénior el mes pasado.
彼女は先月シニアマネージャーに昇進しました。
그녀는 지난달 수석 매니저로 승진했습니다.
He hopes to get promoted by the end of the year.
他希望年底前能得到晋升。
Él espera que le asciendan antes de fin de año.
彼は年末までに昇進したいと思っています。
그는 연말까지 승진하고 싶어합니다.
If you work hard, you will get promoted.
如果你努力工作，就会得到晋升。
Si trabajas duro, te ascenderán.
一生懸命働けば、昇進できるでしょう。
열심히 일하면 승진할 수 있을 것입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: work, career

Tone: positive

✓ Do Say

She got promoted to director.
她被提升为总监了。
La ascendieron a directora.
彼女はディレクターに昇進しました。
그녀는 이사로 승진했습니다.
He finally got promoted after five years.
五年后他终于得到了晋升。
Por fin le ascendieron después de cinco años.
5年後、彼はついに昇進しました。
그는 5년 만에 드디어 승진했습니다.

✗ Don't Say

She got elevated at work. (use 'get promoted' not 'get elevated' for career advancement)
She got elevated at work.（用'get promoted'而不是'get elevated'来表示职业晋升）
She got elevated at work. (se usa 'get promoted' y no 'get elevated' para ascensos profesionales)
She got elevated at work.（キャリアの昇進には'get elevated'ではなく'get promoted'を使います）
She got elevated at work. (경력 승진에는 'get elevated'가 아니라 'get promoted'를 사용하세요)
She got upgraded at work. (use 'get promoted' not 'get upgraded' for job positions)
She got upgraded at work.（用'get promoted'而不是'get upgraded'来表示职位晋升）
She got upgraded at work. (se usa 'get promoted' y no 'get upgraded' para puestos de trabajo)
She got upgraded at work.（職位の昇進には'get upgraded'ではなく'get promoted'を使います）
She got upgraded at work. (직위에는 'get upgraded'가 아니라 'get promoted'를 사용하세요)

Origin & History

Natural English collocation — 'get promoted' is the standard informal expression for advancing at work.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal