skill up
/skɪl ʌp/phrasal verb★Intermediate— to improve one's abilities◆phrasal verb
informal
to develop or improve one's skills, often through training or practice
The company encourages employees to skill up through workshops.
The company encourages employees to improve their skills through workshops.
He wants to skill up in coding before applying for tech jobs.
He wants to improve his coding skills before applying for tech jobs.
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Commonly used in professional and educational contexts to describe self-improvement.
Collocations
skill up onto improve one's knowledge or ability in a specific area
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'skill up' when referring to intentional self-improvement, especially in a professional context.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'skill' combined with the phrasal verb 'up' to indicate improvement.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in professional development and career growth discussions.
Word Breakdown
skill
an ability or expertise
rootup
to improve or increase
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