> Making progress is conceived of as "upwards" movement.

Same concept exists in brazilian portuguese, at least in certain circles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porglish

> Upar or uppar

> to up (on a level; slang term used for RPG games by Brazilian players, instead of Port. evoluir)

> to upload (instead of rarely used Port. subir – the opposite of baixar, the literal translation of download)