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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(transitive) 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.
"We've also invested £500,000 in new machinery in the last two years, including the engraving machine, so that we can bring £250,000 worth of work in-house that we previously sub-contracted. That's great news for us as it means we have upskilled people and can offer more security of employment."
Use upskill when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Upskill means (transitive) To teach (someone) additional skills, especially as an alternative to redundancy (firing)..
Common synonyms include skill up.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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