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aufsteigen

to advance (in a career)

verb OWF-shtai-gen Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

to ascend, to be promoted

Usage Note

aufsteigen in a career context means to move up the professional hierarchy: im Unternehmen aufsteigen. It is a separable verb taking sein: er steigt auf, er ist aufgestiegen.

Examples

"Innerhalb von fünf Jahren ist sie zur Direktorin aufgestiegen."

Natural Translation

Within five years she rose to the position of director.

Literal Translation

Within of five years is she to-the director risen.

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