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Rise through the ranks meaning

What does the saying 'Rise through the ranks' mean?

Idiom: Rise through the ranks

Meaning:

If someone rises through the ranks, they start in a low position in a company or organisation and end up in a high one.

Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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