Escalated
Pronunciation: /ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪd/
Escalated (verb)
- To make a situation more serious or intense, so it becomes harder to control.
- To raise something to a higher level, especially in response to new information or danger.
- To move a dispute or violence to a more dangerous stage.
Examples
- The issue escalated quickly after the delay.
- The situation escalated when no one responded.
Escalated (adjective)
- Having been increased to a higher level, often because the situation became more serious.
Examples
- The escalated response helped solve the problem faster.
- An escalated warning appeared on the screen.