Meaning
escalation
- A rapid increase or rise, especially of a conflict, tension, or violence.
In a sentence
Tutti temono una pericolosa escalation delle tensioni diplomatiche.
Everyone fears a dangerous escalation of diplomatic tensions.
I negoziati mirano a evitare un'ulteriore escalation militare.
The negotiations aim to prevent a further military escalation.
L'improvvisa escalation della crisi ha colto di sorpresa il governo.
The sudden escalation of the crisis caught the government by surprise.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| escalation | feminine · singular |
| escalation | feminine · plural |
| escalation | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine loanword from English; invariable in the plural.
- Common in media, politics, and journalism.