ladder
word
/ˈɫædɝ/
LA-dur
/lˈædɐ/
LA-duh
Definition
A ladder is a piece of equipment with two long sides and steps between them, used for climbing up or down. It can also be used in a figurative way for levels of progress, success, or organization.
Usage & Nuances
For the physical object, common collocations are 'climb a ladder', 'go up/down a ladder', and 'step ladder'. Figuratively, 'the corporate ladder' is very common for career progress. Don't confuse it with a regular staircase inside a building.
Spanish: escalera de manoPortuguese (BR): escada de mãoPortuguese (PT): escada de mãoChinese (Simplified): 梯子Chinese (Traditional): 梯子Hindi: सीढ़ीArabic: سُلَّمBengali: সিঁড়িRussian: лестницаJapanese: はしごVietnamese: thangKorean: 사다리Turkish: merdiven (taşınabilir) - kariyer basamağıUrdu: سیڑھیIndonesian: tangga
Example Sentences
He climbed the ladder to clean the window.
basic
The ladder is in the garage.
basic
We need a taller ladder for this job.
basic
Hold the ladder steady while I get the box down.
natural
He fell off a ladder, but luckily he wasn’t badly hurt.
natural
She’s been moving up the ladder pretty quickly at work.
natural