Meaning of a rung on/of the ladder In English

• 0 one of the stages or levels in something such as a process or organization, through which it is possible to rise or make progress:

  • I started my life on the bottom rung of the ladder in this company.

  • For her this was just the first rung on her career/professional ladder.

  • Once you rise a few rungs up the ladder, life becomes easier.