Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ascend-the-stairs
phrasal verb
/əˈsɛnd ðə stɛrz/
Definition
To move upward by climbing or going up a set of steps or stairs.
Examples
- She had to ascend the stairs quickly to catch the bus.
- Every morning, he would ascend the stairs to his office on the third floor.
- As they ascended the stairs, the view from the top became more beautiful.
Meaning
The act of rising to a higher level or position, specifically by using a staircase.
Synonyms
- climb
- go up
- rise
