Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

climb-the-stairs

verb phrase
/klaɪm ðə stɛrz/
Definition
To ascend or move upwards to the next level by using stairs.
Examples
  • She decided to climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator to stay active.
  • After a long day at work, he took a moment to catch his breath after climbing the stairs to his apartment.
Meaning
The act of going up a set of stairs, typically for exercise, travel, or reaching a higher level in a building or structure.
Synonyms
  • ascend
  • go up
  • scale
  • rise