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escalate
to increase rapidly
In more detail
1. (verb) to become or make something become greater in amount, seriousness, or intensity
2. (verb) to move up or climb, especially using an escalator
Examples
- 1. The conflict escalated when both sides refused to negotiate.
- 2. We escalated to the second floor on the escalator.
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