(~s)
1.
An ~ is an upward journey, especially when you are walking or climbing.
In 1955 he led the first ~ of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain.
? descent
N-COUNT: oft N of n
2.
An ~ is an upward slope or path, especially when you are walking or climbing.
It was a tough course over a gradual ~ before the big climb of Bluebell Hill.
? descent
N-COUNT
3.
An ~ is an upward, vertical movement.
Burke pushed the button and the elevator began its slow ~.
? descent
N-COUNT: usu sing, oft poss N
4.
The ~ of a person to a more important or successful position is the process of reaching this position. (WRITTEN)
= rise
N-SING: usu with supp
5.
In some religions, when someone goes to heaven, you can refer to their ~ to heaven.
N-SING: N prep