escalates Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: EH1 S K AH0 L EY0 T S
What Does Escalates Mean?
Escalates is a verb that means third-person singular simple present indicative of escalate.
Escalates Definition (Verb)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of escalate
Verb
- To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
The shooting escalated the existing hostility.
- In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority
The tech 1 escalated the caller to a tech 2.
Synonyms of Escalates
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Escalates synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Escalates
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Escalates in a Sentence
The shooting escalated the existing hostility.
The tech 1 escalated the caller to a tech 2.
Word Forms & Grammar
escalates