raise
verb [ T ]
uk/reɪz/ usto increase the amount, level, or quality of something:
The Bank of England was expected to raise the cost of borrowing after higher than expected inflation figures.
raise salaries/prices/taxes There is increasing pressure on exporters to raise prices in foreign markets.
raise awareness/standards/quality The new government is pledging to raise standards in education.
FINANCE
to manage to get money to invest in a business, project, property, etc.:
raise capital/funds/money We will raise funds for reconstruction by disposing of assets.
The share issue in the coffee company aims to raise €5m from investors eager to invest in ethical concerns.
raise a loan/mortgage
to mention something that you are worried or not sure about so that it can be examined and dealt with:
raise concerns/doubts/fears The company announced a package of reforms to address concerns raised by shareholders.
raise issues/objections/questions
ACCOUNTING
to prepare an invoice:
The exporter raises an invoice in the usual way on the overseas buyer.
COMMUNICATIONS
to make or arrange a phone call, especially to discuss technical help, business, etc.:
If you have a technical fault, you can raise a call using the in-house system.
raise
noun [ C ]
US uk/reɪz/ us(UK rise) HR
an increase in salary or wages:
A 2% raise for each employee would add $28 million to the overall budget.