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escalate

/ˈɛskəleɪt/

Translations

escalateverb

escalated

Past Simple

escalated

Past Participle

escalating

Gerund

/ˈɛskəleɪt/

The situation began to escalate after the first warning signs.

La situation a commencé à s'aggraver après les premiers signes d'alerte.

faire remonterSe dit surtout d'un problème ou d'une demande que l'on transmet à un niveau hiérarchique supérieur.

If the issue remains unresolved, we will escalate it to the manager.

Si le problème n'est toujours pas résolu, nous le ferons remonter au responsable.

Tensions can escalate quickly during a crisis.

Les tensions peuvent s'intensifier rapidement pendant une crise.

Synonyms

Antonyms

escalateverb

To increase in intensity, magnitude, or extent.

The conflict began to escalate after the negotiations failed.

To become more serious or severe.

The situation could escalate into a full-blown crisis if not addressed promptly.

To involve higher authorities or levels of management in a situation.

If the issue is not resolved, we may need to escalate it to the manager.