ascension

UK
/əˈsɛnʃən/
US
/əˈsɛnʃən/

Translations

ascensionnoun
ascensions
pl
UK
/əˈsɛnʃən/
US
/əˈsɛnʃən/
ascensionÉlévation, montée vers le haut ; emploi courant aussi en contexte religieux ou spirituel.
His ascension to the role of CEO was celebrated by the entire company.
Son ascension au poste de PDG a été célébrée par toute l'entreprise.
Additional translations
accessionSurtout pour l'entrée ou l'élévation à une fonction, un rang ou un pouvoir.

Definitions

ascensionnoun
The act of rising to an important position or a higher level.
His ascension to the role of CEO was celebrated by the entire company.
The act of moving upward in space, especially in a religious or spiritual context.
The painting depicted the ascension of the saint into the heavens.
In Christianity, the ascent of Christ into heaven on the 40th day after the Resurrection.
Ascension Day is celebrated by many Christians to commemorate Jesus' ascension into heaven.