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/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.
Etymology
Old English climban, related to the Dutch klim, which means to climb, and to the German klettern.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
mountain
a large natural elevation of the earth's surface.
escalate
to increase or intensify.
altitude
height above a given level, especially sea level.
Slang Meanings
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.