Meaning Of The Word Escalate

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Escalate Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Escalate?

escalate
verb: If a bad situation escalates or if someone or something escalates it, it becomes greater in size, seriousness, or intensity.

escalate in American English
to cause to escalate
to increase in intensity, magnitude, etc
to rise on or as on an escalator

escalate in British English
verb: to increase or be increased in extent, intensity, or magnitude

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