climb the ladder en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To advance one's career, social status, or position in life or a situation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| climb up the ladder | alternative | lexicographic | |
| climbed the ladder | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| climbed the ladder | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| climbing the ladder | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| climbs the ladder | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |