Escalating: meaning, definitions and examples
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escalating
[ ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪŋ ]
in conflict
To increase rapidly in intensity or seriousness, especially in the context of a conflict or dispute.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tension between the two countries has been escalating for months.
- The situation in the region is escalating, with no sign of resolution.
- We need to find a way to de-escalate the conflict before it gets out of control.
in business
To increase in extent or amount, especially in the context of business, prices, or numbers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company is escalating its efforts to expand into new markets.
- The cost of living is escalating, making it difficult for many families to make ends meet.
Translations
Translations of the word "escalating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escalando
🇮🇳 बढ़ती हुई
🇩🇪 eskalierend
🇮🇩 meningkat
🇺🇦 зростаючий
🇵🇱 eskalujący
🇯🇵 エスカレーティング (esukarētingu)
🇫🇷 escalade
🇪🇸 escalando
🇹🇷 tırmanan
🇰🇷 확산되는 (hwaksan doeneun)
🇸🇦 تصاعدي (taṣāʿudī)
🇨🇿 eskalující
🇸🇰 eskalujúci
🇨🇳 升级 (shēngjí)
🇸🇮 naraščajoč
🇮🇸 aukast
🇰🇿 өсіп келе жатқан
🇬🇪 მიმატებული (mimatebuli)
🇦🇿 artırma
🇲🇽 escalando
Word origin
The word 'escalating' originated from the Latin word 'escalare', meaning 'to climb'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-20th century, primarily in the context of military conflicts and business. Over time, its usage has expanded to describe any situation or process that is rapidly increasing in intensity or extent.
See also: escalation, escalator.