climb
/klaɪm/
verb
- To move upward, especially using hands and feet, on a surface such as a mountain, ladder, or tree.
- He climbed the ladder carefully to reach the roof.
- We plan to climb Mount Rainier next summer.
- The children love to climb the old oak tree in the backyard.
- To increase in amount, level, or value.
- Unemployment rates climbed after the economic crisis.
- The company's profits climbed steadily over the year.
- Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s this weekend.
- To move into or out of something with effort, especially a vehicle or bed.
- He climbed out of the window to escape the fire.
- She climbed into the car and buckled her seatbelt.
- The tired hiker climbed into bed as soon as he got home.
- To advance in social status, career, or power.
- Many politicians climb to power by making popular promises.
- He climbed from poverty to become a successful entrepreneur.
- She climbed the corporate ladder quickly due to her hard work.
Antonyms
noun
- An act of climbing or a journey upward, especially a difficult one.
- It was a steep climb, but the view was worth it.
- The climb to the top of the hill took over an hour.
- The stock market's climb this year has been impressive.