Definitions

1. noun

the process or state of moving or being located in a higher or more prosperous area, especially in a metropolitan area.

“After getting a promotion, she found herself experiencing an upcity effect, moving from a small town to a large city.”

2. verb

to move or be moved in a higher or more prosperous area, especially in a metropolitan area.

“The company was upciting its headquarters from the suburbs to the city center.”