Eskalieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eskalieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to escalate", "to intensify" or "to worsen".

Essential properties of "eskalieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: eskalieren
  • Simple past: eskalierte
  • Participle: eskaliert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "eskalieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase in intensity or severity (e.g., conflicts)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Streit zwischen den beiden Parteien könnte eskalieren.The dispute between the two parties could escalate.
  2. Wenn wir nicht handeln, wird die Situation weiter eskalieren.If we don't act, the situation will continue to escalate.
  3. Die Spannungen in der Region drohen zu eskalieren.Tensions in the region threaten to escalate.

2.) "To move to a higher level or authority"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Problem wurde an die nächste Managementebene eskaliert.The problem was escalated to the next management level.
  2. Wir müssen das Anliegen an die zuständige Abteilung eskalieren.We need to escalate the concern to the responsible department.
  3. Der Fall wurde direkt an den CEO eskaliert.The case was escalated directly to the CEO.
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