Escalate into Meaning in English
expression
ˈɛskəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
ES-kuh-layt IN-too / in-TOO / IN-tuh
ˈɛskɐlˌeɪt/ /ˈɪntʊ
ES-kuh-layt IN-too
Definition
To gradually grow or intensify until it becomes a more serious or significant situation or problem.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/neutral expression, often about problems or conflicts. Commonly used as 'escalate into a conflict/crisis/argument'. Implies a gradual or step-by-step intensifying.
Spanish: convertirse en - escalar aPortuguese (BR): transformar-se em - escalar paraPortuguese (PT): transformar-se em - escalar paraChinese (Simplified): 升级为 - 演变成Chinese (Traditional): 升級為 - 演變成Hindi: में बदल जाना - में बढ़ जानाArabic: يتصاعد إلى - يتحول إلىBengali: ক্রমে পরিণত হওয়া - আরও বড় কিছুতে রূপ নেওয়াRussian: перерасти в - вылиться вJapanese: 〜に発展する - 〜へエスカレートするVietnamese: leo thang thànhKorean: ~로 번지다 - ~로 확대되다Turkish: -e dönüşmek - tırmanmakUrdu: ۔ میں تبدیل ہونا - بڑھ جاناIndonesian: berkembang menjadi - meningkat menjadi
Example Sentences
A small disagreement can escalate into a big argument if people don’t listen to each other.
basic
Sometimes, a simple mistake can escalate into a big problem.
basic
Their competition quickly escalated into a fight.
basic
What started as a joke soon escalated into a serious argument.
natural
If we ignore the issue, it might escalate into something much worse.
natural
The protest seemed peaceful at first, but it could have easily escalated into violence.
natural