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escalate

/ˈɛskəleɪt/

Translations

escalateverb

escalated

Past Simple

escalated

Past Participle

escalating

Gerund

/ˈɛskəleɪt/

A minor disagreement can escalate into a major argument.

Незначительное разногласие может перерасти в серьезный спор.

The storm is expected to escalate in the coming hours.

Ожидается, что буря будет усиливаться в ближайшие часы.

The conflict began to escalate after the negotiations failed.

Конфликт начал обостряться после провала переговоров.

Additional translations

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.