ladder
US /ˈlæd.ɚ/
UK /ˈlæd.ɚ/
1.
merdiven
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.
Çatıya ulaşmak için merdiveni tırmandı.
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Be careful when you're on the ladder.
Merdivendeyken dikkatli ol.
2.
merdiven, basamak
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.
Kurumsal merdiveni hızla tırmandı.
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Education is often seen as a social ladder.
Eğitim genellikle sosyal bir merdiven olarak görülür.
1.
merdivenle çıkmak
to climb or ascend using a ladder
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He had to ladder up to fix the antenna.
Anteni tamir etmek için merdivenle çıkması gerekti.
2.
kaçmak, delik açmak
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!
Eyvah, çorabım kaçtı!