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to climb
01
to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport
Intransitive
Transitive: to climb a mountain
Examples
He likes to climb mountains on weekends.
They climbed the highest peak in their country last year.
02
to increase in terms of amount, value, intensity, etc.
Intransitive
Examples
With successful marketing strategies, the sales of the product began to climb steadily.
As the economy improved, employment rates started to climb.
03
to move gradually or continuously upward
Intransitive: to climb somewhere | to climb to a direction
Transitive: to climb a surface
Examples
The hiker watched the fog climb the mountainside as the sun began to rise.
The smoke from the chimney climbed into the air, disappearing into the clouds.
04
to move upward in terms of societal standing, influence, or recognition
Transitive: to climb a social hierarchy
Examples
Through hard work and dedication, he managed to climb the corporate ladder.
With his talent and charisma, the actor quickly climbed the ranks in Hollywood.
05
(of a terrain or path) to slope upwards with an incline
Intransitive
Examples
The mountain road started to climb steeply, offering breathtaking views of the valleys below.
The winding highway began to climb through the hills.
06
to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support
Transitive: to climb an elevated surface
Examples
They climbed the ropes during the outdoor adventure.
She had to climb a ladder to reach the roof.
07
to move in an upward or downward motion, often with effort or difficulty
Examples
The child climbed down from the swing.
He climbed over the gate to reach the garden.
Climb
01
an increase in amount, value, intensity, etc.
Examples
The sudden climb in gas prices has left many drivers frustrated.
There has been a steady climb in the number of students enrolling in online courses.
02
the act or process of ascending or scaling a height, slope, or object, often requiring physical effort
Examples
The climb to the top of the mountain took several hours, but the view was worth it.
She felt exhausted after the steep climb up the hill.
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