Escalate
volume
British pronunciation/ˈɛskɐlˌe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈɛskəˌɫeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "escalate"

to escalate
01

to make something become much worse or more intense

Transitive: to escalate a situation
to escalate definition and meaning
02

to become much worse or more intense

Intransitive

escalate

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escal

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escalation

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escalation

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escalator

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escalator

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example
Example
The politician's inflammatory remarks escalated the tensions between the two parties.
Ignoring the initial signs of conflict can escalate the situation.
The company's decision to cut benefits was continuously escalating employee dissatisfaction.
Failure to address the issue promptly may escalate tensions within the community.
The clash between the air forces of two nations escalated tensions in the region.
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