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Definition brass ceiling in British English

brass ceiling noun

noun
1

an imaginary barrier which stops women from progressing in their careers within the military and law enforcement

Example

The two-day eventbrings together more than 30 women who have broken through the "brass ceiling" to gain a top-level job in the defence and security industries.

Definition brass ceiling in British English