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escalating

UK
/ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ/

Translations

escalatingadjective
more escalating
Comp.
most escalating
Super.
UK
/ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ/
croissantQui augmente en intensité, en ampleur ou en gravité.
The escalating tensions between the two countries have raised concerns about potential conflict.
Les tensions croissantes entre les deux pays suscitent des inquiétudes quant à un éventuel conflit.
Synonyms
rising
increasing
intensifying
growing
mounting
escalatingnoun
UK
/ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun, denoting the act or process of escalating
escaladeDans le sens d’une augmentation progressive de l’intensité ou du conflit.
The escalating of the conflict caught the peacekeepers by surprise.
L’escalade du conflit a pris les forces de maintien de la paix par surprise.
Synonyms
expansion
escalation
heightening
increase
intensification
rise
upsurge
surge
mounting
growth
escalateverb

escalating

Gerund

escalated
Past Simple
escalated
Past Participle
escalating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛskəleɪt/
US
/ˈɛskəleɪt/
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.
The situation began to escalate after the first warning signs.
La situation a commencé à s'aggraver après les premiers signes d'alerte.
Synonyms
intensify
expand
worsen
exacerbate
magnify
heighten
amplify
increase
Antonyms
de-escalate

Definitions

escalatingadjective
Increasing in intensity, magnitude, or extent.
The escalating tensions between the two countries have raised concerns about potential conflict.
escalatingnoun
The act or process of escalating; an increase in intensity, magnitude, or extent.
The escalating of the conflict caught the peacekeepers by surprise.
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.
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