expression, godan verb (-ru)
rise in rank; be promoted
Used for advancement in hierarchical positions, such as court rank, official status, or social standing.
彼は功績を認められて位が昇った。
He rose in rank in recognition of his achievements.
昇進する is a more common and general term for promotion in modern contexts, while 位が昇る often implies a traditional or formal rank system.
Compound of 位 (くらい, 'rank') + が (subject marker) + 昇る (のぼる, 'to rise'). The expression literally means 'one's rank rises'.