This is the 503rd most frequent Dutch word.
stijgen
"Stijgen" means "to rise" or "to increase."
Here, 'stijgen' means to increment or rise, referring to temperatures increasing during a specific season.
De temperaturen stijgen in de zomer.
The temperatures rise in the summer.
In this context, 'stijgen' refers to the upward movement or ascent of the airplane.
Het vliegtuig begon te stijgen na het opstijgen.
The airplane started to ascend after takeoff.
Here, 'stijgen' is used to describe an improvement or increment in salary over time.