go or come up a (slope or staircase); ascend

we began to climb the hill

the air became colder as they climbed higher

he climbed up the steps slowly

move with effort, especially into or out of a confined space; clamber

Howard started to climb out of the front seat

an ascent, especially of a mountain or hill, by climbing

this walk involves a long moorland climb

how old will these graduates be before they begin a long climb out of debt?