Definitions

1. verb

to become more severe or intense, especially in a conflict or competition

“The situation escalated quickly after the news broke.”

2. verb

to increase in level, amount, or degree

“The company’s profits escalated significantly after the new marketing campaign.”

3. noun

a rise in level, amount, or degree, especially in a conflict or competition

“The escalation of tensions between the two countries led to a diplomatic crisis.”

4. noun

a situation in which a problem or conflict becomes more severe or intense

“The police had to deal with the escalation of violence in the city.”