improve on
1 of 1verb/ɪmˈpruːv ɑn/
Forms:improves on,improving on,improved on,improved on
1
to make something better compared to a previous state or standard
transitive- The new software version improves on the previous one by fixing bugs and adding new features.
- The team strives to improve upon their last year's performance by increasing their training and strategy.
- The artist believes that each of his paintings should improve on the previous one in terms of creativity and depth.
- The company continually looks for ways to improve upon its customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- The chef constantly works to improve on her signature dish, aiming for perfection.