1.晋升[H][(+to)][O9]，He certainly ought to be promoted.他应该要提升。

2.使(学生)升级[H][(+to)]，Pupils who pass the test will be promoted to the next higher grade.通过考试的学生将升到高一个年级去。

3.促进;发扬;引起，The Prime Minister's visit will promote the cooperation between the two countries.首相的访问将促进两国间的合作。

4.促使(法律等)通过，Promote a bill in Parliament.促使议案在议会获得通过。

5.发起,创立，Several bankers promoted the new company.好几个银行家联手创立了这个新公司。

6.【美】宣传,推销(商品等)，Your job is to promote the new product.你的工作是促销这一新产品。