From Longman Business Dictionaryupskillup‧skill /ˈʌpskɪl/ verb human resources[intransitive, transitive] to teach someone new skills, or to learn new skillsWe sometimes use outsourced training organisations to upskill our staff.Technological changes meant that he needed to upskill on the electronics side. —upskilling noun [uncountable]an upskilling program for your workforce