Topic: NATURE
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rise2 W2
1 an increase in number, amount, or value [= increase; ≠ fall]
increase
[countable]2 an increase in wages [= raise American English] 
He's been promised a rise next year.
wages
[countable] British EnglishBEWHe's been promised a rise next year.3 the achievement of importance, success or power [≠ fall]
success/power
[singular] rise of the rise of fascism the rise of Napoleon
the rise of fascismthe rise of Napoleon4 to be the reason why something happens, especially something bad or unpleasant [↪ provoke]: His speech gave rise to a bitter argument. The President's absence has given rise to speculation about his health.
give rise to something
formalHis speech gave rise to a bitter argument.The President's absence has given rise to speculation about his health.5 a movement upwards [≠ fall]She watched the steady rise and fall of his chest.
movement up
[singular] rise in a sudden rise in sea levels
a sudden rise in sea levelsShe watched the steady rise and fall of his chest.6 an upward slope or a hill : There's a slight rise in the road. They topped the rise (=reached the top of the hill) and began a slow descent towards the town.
slope
[countable]DNThere's a slight rise in the road.They topped the rise (=reached the top of the hill) and began a slow descent towards the town.7 to make someone become annoyed or embarrassed by making a joke about them [↪ make fun of somebody]: She enjoys getting a rise out of you.
get a rise out of somebody
informalShe enjoys getting a rise out of you.
