Also means
newcomer to higher division
Usage Note
Aufsteiger is the club that earns promotion to a higher division. Als frischer Aufsteiger a team often faces a tough first season. The term also applies figuratively to any person or organisation rapidly rising in status.
Examples
"Der Aufsteiger überraschte alle mit einem Sieg gegen den Tabellenführer."
Natural Translation
The promoted team surprised everyone with a win against the league leaders.
Literal Translation
The newly-promoted team surprised all with a win against the table-leader.
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