English / phrase
climb the ladder
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to advance progressively through higher ranks, promotions, or levels of status in a career
In context
01
Farhan started as an entry-level clerk and climbed the ladder to become the regional operations director.
02
Ambitious graduates often seek multinational corporations where they can climb the corporate ladder quickly.
Synonyms
Advance one's career,rise through the ranks,gain promotion
Antonyms
Be demoted,face career stagnation,step down
Collocations
Climb the corporate ladder,climb the career ladder,climb the organizational ladder