stair

Definition

Examples

The elevator was out of order, so we took the stairs.

Synonyms

• stepany maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
• risera person who rises (especially from bed)

Collocations

• Easy climb the stairs
  to climb the stairs, meaning to go upward with gradual or continuous progress
• Medium emergency exit via the stairs
  describing emergency exit via the stairs (a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action)
• Hard install anti-slip treads on external stairs
  to install anti-slip treads on external stairs, meaning to set up for use
• Very Hard kick someone down the corporate stair ladder
  to kick someone down the corporate stair ladder, meaning to drive or propel with the foot