ladder
The progression of jobs within a person's career.
The hierarchy of positions within a corporation.
A ladder of great length.
A ladder of great height.
A ladder made of metal, such as aluminum or steel.
The path of promotions one can take within an organization.
A ladder made of wood.
Refers to the hierarchical structure of a society.
Synonymous with housing ladder; buying and selling property to move to better homes.
The process of buying a first home and then moving to progressively more expensive ones.
A ladder made of rope with wooden or metal rungs.
A ladder used to access a loft or attic space.
A ladder that is part of a building's fire escape route.
Refers to a ladder that is old, unstable, and likely to break.
Similar to 'a rung on the ladder', representing a stage of progression.
A stage or level in a hierarchical system or process.
To take the first step in a career or in buying property.
To have already started a career or the process of buying property.
To advance in one's career or social standing.
Similar to 'climb the ladder', signifying progression.
To erect or position a ladder for use.
To accidentally fall from a ladder while on it.
A more formal term for climbing.
A more formal term for coming down.