rise through the ranks

idiom

: to begin a career (with a company or institution) with little power or authority and gradually gain more power and authority

She rose through the ranks of the company to become president.

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Upon joining the internship program at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Ofa's passion and dedication caught the attention of her mentors, leading her to rise through the ranks to become the resort's esteemed Marine Biologist, alongside her colleague Johnny Singh. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024

Navalny’s fierce commitment to his cause led to a rapid rise through the ranks of Russia’s depleted opposition. —Laura Smith-Spark, CNN, 16 Feb. 2024

Look for companies where managers rise through the ranks, promotions come with bigger pay bumps, and employees stick around to build careers. —Lauren Weber, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2024

His rise through the ranks as a black officer was challenging to say the least. —ABC News, 28 Jan. 2024

Ramón Pinochet would rise through the ranks of the Chilean military and, having become commander-in-chief of the nation’s army, lead a coup against the country’s president Salvador Allende in 1973. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2023

Duckett credits her rise through the ranks and attainment of success to her parents. —Essence, 10 July 2023

While lauding the accomplishments of this year’s honorees, Quattlebaum shared his perspective about the importance of remaining humble for those who hope to rise through the ranks of college and professional sports. —Matty Wasserman, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023

While lauding the accomplishments of this year’s honorees, Quattlebaum shared his perspective about the importance of remaining humble for those who hope to rise through the ranks of college and professional sports. —Matty Wasserman, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023