escalate


Definition: Meaning of, escalate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛskəleɪt /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
escalate escalated escalated
Present Participle Third Person Singular
escalating escalates
[intransitive and transitive]
  1. if fighting, violence, or a bad situation escalates, or if someone escalates it, it becomes much worse
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  2. to become higher or increase, or to make something do this
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escalate used in phrases

  • de-escalate (verb)
    1. diminish in size, scope, or intensity
    2. reduce the level, intensity, size or scope of
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