escalate

US /ˈes.kə.leɪt/
UK /ˈes.kə.leɪt/
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1.

escalader, augmenter

increase rapidly

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The conflict began to escalate quickly.
Le conflit a commencé à s'intensifier rapidement.
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Prices for gas continue to escalate.
Les prix de l'essence continuent d'augmenter.
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intensifyworsenaggravateheightenmount
2.

élever, intensifier

raise to a higher level

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The manager decided to escalate the issue to senior management.
Le manager a décidé d'escalader le problème à la direction supérieure.
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We need to escalate our efforts to meet the deadline.
Nous devons intensifier nos efforts pour respecter la date limite.
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raiseelevatepromoteadvanceupgrade
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