upskill

verb

Etymology

From up- + skill.

  1. derived from *(s)kelH-
  2. inherited from *skilōną
  3. derived from skilja
  4. inherited from scilian
  5. inherited from skilen
  6. prefixed as upskill — “up + skill

Definitions

  1. To teach (someone) additional skills, especially as an alternative to redundancy (firing).

    • 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.
  2. To acquire such additional skills.

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