Climb

/klaɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of climbing; an ascent.

The climb to the summit took us several hours.

a steep ascent or slope.

The trail offers a challenging climb that attracts experienced hikers.

verb

to go up or ascend, especially by using the feet and hands or by steps.

She decided to climb the mountain despite the challenging weather conditions.

to rise or move upward in a specified direction.

The price of the stock continued to climb after the positive earnings report.

to increase in level or amount.

The temperature began to climb as the sun rose higher in the sky.

Old English climban, related to the Dutch klim, which means to climb, and to the German klettern.

climb the walls:

to feel extremely anxious or frustrated.

climb down:

to retract or withdraw from a statement.

climb out of one's skin:

to be extremely anxious or uncomfortable.

to increase rapidly or unexpectedly.

The stock suddenly started to climb.

to engage in a hustle or climb to achieve status.

He's been climbing ever since his promotion.