ladder
US /ˈlæd.ɚ/
UK /ˈlæd.ɚ/
1.
escada
a piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood or metal, used for climbing up or down something
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He climbed the ladder to reach the roof.
Ele subiu a escada para alcançar o telhado.
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Be careful when you're on the ladder.
Tenha cuidado quando estiver na escada.
2.
escada, degrau
a series of stages by which people can make progress or advance in their career or social status
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She quickly moved up the corporate ladder.
Ela rapidamente subiu a escada corporativa.
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Education is often seen as a social ladder.
A educação é frequentemente vista como uma escada social.
1.
subir a escada
to climb or ascend using a ladder
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He had to ladder up to fix the antenna.
Ele teve que subir a escada para consertar a antena.
2.
desfiar, fazer uma carreira
to cause a run or a series of pulled threads in a stocking or tights
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Oh no, I've laddered my tights!
Ah não, minhas meias desfiaram!