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to set up a ladder

搭梯子 dā//tī​zi
to set up a ladder
to set up or lean a ladder against something
to help someone out of a predicament
to provide someone with a way to escape an embarrassing or difficult situation, or to remedy a fault gracefully
to help someone get ahead
to provide someone with a platform, opportunity, or assistance to help them achieve a goal or advance their position