Ascension Common

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

"The church bells rang loudly today to mark the ascension, celebrating the moment Jesus rose into heaven forty days after Easter."

a movement upward

"they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"

(New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

"The painting depicts the ascension, showing Jesus's body ascending to heaven forty days after he rose from the dead."

(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

"The astronomer adjusted his telescope just as the bright red giant's ascension marked the beginning of the evening sky show."

the act of changing location in an upward direction

"The ascension of the hot air balloon was smooth and steady as it drifted higher above the clouds."

The act of ascending; an ascent.

"The ascension of the elevator was slow due to a mechanical issue on the third floor."