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Opposite of to leave or resign from one's current position or role
Opposite of to decrease or make lower in degree, amount or value
To persist steadfastly in pursuit of a goal, especially despite challenges
To physically scale something to get to its top
“The servants and live-in farm workers were not allowed to use the stairs, but had to climb a ladder to get to their sleeping quarters.”
To make one's way quickly or awkwardly, typically in an upward direction
“Pedestrians took their lives in their hands, running the tree-lined gauntlet while being forced to scramble up steep bankings if two vehicles met on the narrow stretch.”
To assume control or responsibility
(accede to) To assume an office or position
“Shebitku was sole ruler, the first Kushite, in fact, to accede to the throne on Egyptian soil.”
To serve as a member of a council, jury, or other official body
“Its members sit for five years, except for student representatives who hold their positions for one year.”
To embark or immerse oneself in a task or venture
“The publisher had been most hesitant to plunge into this venture.”
To perform a task as part of one's employment
“I work as a ranger at the local national park.”
To physically place in a given location
“The tech company decided it would be strategic to establish their headquarters in Silicon Valley.”
Opposite of the amount or degree by which something is reduced
A separate section in a book, report or document
Opposite of that decreases in stages
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