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ascent

UK
/əˈsɛnt/
US
/əˈsɛnt/

Translations

ascentnoun
ascents
pl
UK
/əˈsɛnt/
US
/əˈsɛnt/
montéeEn aéronautique et en astronautique.
During the aircraft's ascent, the seat-belt sign remained on.
Pendant la montée de l'avion, le signal des ceintures de sécurité est resté allumé.
ascensionAu sens figuré, pour une progression dans la hiérarchie ou en importance.
Her ascent in the company was rapid after she completed her MBA.
Son ascension dans l'entreprise a été rapide après qu'elle a obtenu son MBA.
The cyclists struggled with the steep ascent during the race.
Les cyclistes ont eu du mal avec la montée raide pendant la course.
The ascent to the mountain peak took several hours.
L'ascension jusqu'au sommet de la montagne a pris plusieurs heures.
Synonyms
climb
rise
elevation
advancement
progression
uplift
mounting
ascension
Antonyms
descent

Definitions

ascentnoun
The act of rising or climbing up.
The ascent to the mountain peak took several hours.
An upward slope or path.
The cyclists struggled with the steep ascent during the race.
A rise in status or importance.
Her ascent in the company was rapid after she completed her MBA.
The upward movement of an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle after take-off.
During the aircraft's ascent, the seat-belt sign remained on.
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