Pronunciation: /rʌŋ/
noun a step or stage in a process or series
A1 I climbed up the ladder and reached the top rung.
A2 She slipped and fell down a few rungs on the ladder.
B1 The first rung of the corporate ladder is often the hardest to reach.
B2 He quickly ascended the rungs of success in his career.
C1 The rungs of the ladder were made of sturdy metal, ensuring safety.
C2 The CEO reached the highest rung of the company hierarchy through hard work and dedication.
verb past participle of ring, meaning to make a clear, resonant sound or to call someone on the phone
A1 I rung the doorbell, but nobody answered.
A2 She rung her friend to ask for help.
B1 He rung the alarm when he saw the fire.
B2 The teacher rung the bell to signal the end of recess.
C1 The captain rung the ship's bell to announce the start of the voyage.
C2 The conductor rung the bell to signal the start of the orchestra performance.
formal She carefully climbed up each rung of the ladder to reach the top.
informal I almost slipped on the wet rung of the ladder while cleaning the gutters.
slang He's always trying to climb the corporate ladder, stepping on anyone who gets in his way.
figurative Each rung of success brings him closer to his ultimate goal.
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