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Is it walk up the stairs or climb up the stairs?
Because climb when used without an adverb or prepositional phrase (e.g., over, over the rocks, down, down the stairs) implies “up”, one should leave out “up” in this case. So, either of the following would be equally correct: I climbed the stairs.
What means climb down?
phrasal verb. If you climb down in an argument or dispute, you admit that you are wrong, or change your intentions or demands. If Lafontaine is forced to climb down, he may wish to reconsider his position. [
What is another word for climb down?
What is another word for climb down?
| descend | come down |
|---|---|
| alight | dismount |
| bring down | lower |
| get off | step down |
| fall | drop |
What does go down the stairs mean?
down the stairs – on a floor below; “the tenants live downstairs”
Can climb stairs meaning?
climb: to ascend, go up, or get to the top of, especially by the use of the hands and feet or feet alone or by continuous or strenuous effort: to climb a rope; to climb the stairs; to climb a mountain.
Does climb down make sense?
Saying “climb down” is somewhat akin to saying “enter the outdoors” or “float to the bottom of the ocean”. “climb” is an antonym for “descend” or “go down” so you’d probably say “descend the staircase”. However (as commented above), for many people it’s perfectly valid.
What does dont climb down mean?
Can we say climb down?
This said, although you can’t ascend down, you certainly can climb down. To climb down is an idiomatic expression that means: to descend, especially by using both hands and feet.
What to do after falling down the stairs?
What to do after you fell down the stairs
- Bang the stairs or floor with a shoe or other hard object to attract attention.
- Get into a safe, comfortable position to wait for help if you are able.
- If you think moving will exacerbate any injuries, then lie still and wait for assistance to arrive.
What goes up and down stairs without moving?
The answer is: Stairs.
What does ascending the stairs mean?
verb. If you ascend a hill or staircase, you go up it.