ladder (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlædər/
Definition
A set of rungs or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something.
Examples
He used a ladder to reach the top shelf in the garage.
Make sure the ladder is stable before you climb it.
She fell off the ladder and broke her arm.
How to Use ladder
- climb a ladder (collocation)
- To ascend using a ladder. — "The fireman climbed the ladder to rescue the stranded cat."
- on the ladder (prepositional phrase)
- Physically situated on a ladder. — "Be careful when you are on the ladder."
- ladder of success (idiom)
- A metaphorical progression towards achievement or status. — "She was determined to climb the ladder of success in her career."
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