ascend rapidly
[/əˈsɛnd ˈræpɪdli/]
verb phrase
subir rapidamente
1. to move upward or climb at a fast or swift pace
The hot air balloon began to ascend rapidly into the sky.
O balão de ar quente começou a subir rapidamente para o céu.
2. to increase in rank, status, or position quickly
She ascended rapidly through the corporate hierarchy after her promotion.
Ela subiu rapidamente na hierarquia corporativa após sua promoção.
3. to rise steeply in elevation or altitude
The mountain trail ascends rapidly after the first checkpoint.
A trilha da montanha sobe rapidamente após o primeiro ponto de controle.
In Brazilian business culture, 'subir rapidamente' is commonly used both literally (describing physical movement) and figuratively (describing career advancement). In Portugal, the more formal 'ascender rapidamente' is preferred in official or literary contexts, while 'subir rapidamente' remains colloquial. In American English, this phrase is frequently used in both aviation and corporate contexts.
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