[intransitive, transitive] to become greater, worse, more serious, etc.; to make something greater, worse, more serious, etc.

​the act of becoming or making something greater, worse, more serious, etc. an escalation in food prices; further escalation of the conflict.

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb escalate. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

to become or make something become greater or more serious: His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.

7 дней назад · If a violent or bad situation escalates or is escalated, it quickly becomes worse or more serious. обостряться, перерастать

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The meaning of ESCALATE is to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope. How to use escalate in a sentence.

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5 дней назад · To reduce the level or intensity of (a crisis, etc).... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.