Escalation Meaning in English
word
Definition
An increase in intensity, seriousness, or scope, especially in a conflict or situation. It often means things are becoming more severe or dangerous.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or technical; commonly used with 'conflict', 'violence', 'tensions', 'costs'. Not used for physical climbing ('escalator' is unrelated). Implies a stepwise or noticeable increase.
Spanish: escalada - aumento (de conflicto)Portuguese (BR): escalada - aumento (conflito)Portuguese (PT): escalada - aumento (conflito)Chinese (Simplified): 升级 (加剧)Chinese (Traditional): 升級 (加劇)Hindi: वृद्धि (विवाद या स्थिति में)Arabic: تصعيدBengali: বৃদ্ধি - অবনতি (পরিস্থিতি বা দ্বন্দ্বের)Russian: эскалация - обострение - усилениеJapanese: 激化 - エスカレーションVietnamese: leo thang - sự tăng nhanhKorean: 격화 - 상승Turkish: tırmanma - artış (bir durumun ciddiyetinde)Urdu: شدت اختیار کرنا - اضافہIndonesian: eskalasi - peningkatan (dalam situasi atau konflik)
Example Sentences
The escalation of the conflict worried everyone.
basic
We want to prevent any escalation of violence.
basic
There was a sudden escalation in prices last year.
basic
If we don't talk, this could lead to an escalation of problems.
natural
Management is concerned about the escalation of costs on this project.
natural
We saw a rapid escalation in online scams during the pandemic.
natural