1.b> (), , , ( , , .i>); to promote peace [reform] / [ ] ; the Government is committed to promoting the development and use of public transport , ; a meeting to promote trade between Turkey and the UK , / ; a campaign to promote recycling / ; you don't have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth ; milk promotes growth ; a report recently suggested that sugary foods promote breast cancer , i> / ; to promote a bill in Parliament ; ; this politician promoted the idea of a classless society / ;
2.b> i> / (), , ; a big advertising campaign to promote our new toothpaste ; advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products ; the band is promoting their new album i> / ; she's in Liverpool to promote her new book / ; the new face cream is being promoted as a miracle cure for wrinkles , ;
3.b> (), (, .i>) [.i> .i> promoterr> 3]; to promote a boxing match ;
4.b> .i> passi> 1) (to) i> (), / ; she worked hard and was soon promoted ; if I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs , / ; she's just been promoted to manager ; a college course can help you find work or get promoted ;
2) (to) .i> (), ( i>); he was promoted to sergeant ; he was promoted from corporal to sergeant ; this young army officer was promoted to (the rank of) captain / ;
3) (to) .i> / .i> () [.i> .i> relegater>]; in 1980 they were promoted to the First Division 1980 ; if Coventry City win this match, they'll be promoted to the Premier League , - ;
4) (to) .i> i> (); the fifth graders did very well this year and all have been promoted to grade six / ;
5.b> .i> (), ( i>); to promote a pawn to a piece i> .
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