030. Brick Walls and Glass Ceilings

to support the growth or success of someone or something

to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger

an upper limit on what is allowed

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

a situation or state in which someone does not know or wishes to avoid the unpleasant things that can normally happen to people in their ordinary lives

freedom of access

in a place where other people cannot see or know about

to be the determining factor of something, particularly by making its occurrence or success possible

to become extremely angry with someone or something

a person who can be relied on to give a great deal of support and comfort

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention