graduate from (something)

graduate from (something)

1. To complete one's studies in a particular school or program. I can't believe we're about to graduate from college—how did four years go by that quickly? I graduate from my doctoral program in May. I'm not looking forward to high school. I don't want to graduate from middle school!

2. To advance to a higher rank. At the end of the summer, I'll graduate from being a junior counselor to being a regular camp counselor. I know I'm a relatively new hire, but come on—how long does it take to graduate from probation around here? You're moving up, eh? I hear you graduated from Private First Class!

See also: graduate

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graduate from

v.

1. To move up from one position, rank, or level, to a higher one: That year, the athletes graduated from amateur to professional status in the competition.

2. To complete the academic requirements of some institution, usually receiving an academic degree: I graduated from college with a degree in history.

See also: graduate

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