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climb

S2 W1

BrE /klaim/ AmE /klaim/

verb en → es

past climbed pp climbed ing climbing

1 MOVE UPWARDS [intransitive, transitive] A2

to move up a steep surface or to the top of something using your hands and feet

subir, escalar

  • climb somewhere
  • climb up/down

Collocations climb a mountain · climb down a ladder

  • They climbed the highest peak in the Alps.

    Subieron la cumbre más alta de los Alpes.

2 PROGRESS [intransitive] B1

to gradually move up to a higher level or position, especially in your career or education

ascender, progresar

  • climb the ladder of success

Collocations climb the ranks · climb to a position

  • She has climbed the ranks quickly in her company.

    Ella ha ascendido rápid-amente en su empresa.

3 SPORT [intransitive] B1

to take part in a sport that involves climbing mountains or artificial walls

escalar, practicar escalada

  • climb somewhere

Collocations climb a rock face · climb an artificial wall

  • He enjoys climbing on weekends.

    Él disfruta escalando los fines de semana.

4 MOVE DOWN [intransitive] B1

to move down a steep surface or to the bottom of something using your hands and feet

bajar, descender

  • climb down

Collocations climb down a tree · climb down a cliff

  • She had to climb down the side of the building.

    Tuvó que bajar por el lado del edificio.

5 MOVE UP [transitive] B1

to move up a steep surface or to the top of something using your hands and feet, especially when this is difficult

escalar, subir (con dificultad)

  • climb up

Collocations climb up a rope · climb up a wall

  • He climbed up the tree to get the ball.

    Subió el árbol para recuperar la pelota.

6 MOVE UP [intransitive] B2

to move upwards, especially in a difficult or slow way

ascender, subir (con dificultad)

  • climb up

Collocations climb up a hill · climb up the stairs

  • They climbed up the steep path.

    Subieron la empinada senda.

7 MOVE DOWN [intransitive] B2

to move downwards, especially in a difficult or slow way

descender, bajar (con dificultad)

  • climb down

Collocations climb down a hill · climb down the stairs

  • She climbed down the steep path.

    Ella descendió la empinada senda.

8 MOVE UP [transitive] B2

to move upwards, especially in a difficult or slow way

ascender, subir (con dificultad)

  • climb up

Collocations climb up a hill · climb up the stairs

  • He climbed up the steep path.

    Subió la empinada senda.