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eskalieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

escalate verb To increase in intensity, size, or seriousness.

Senses

eskalieren is used for these senses in English:

escalate (ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
escalate (transitive) In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority

escalate — full definition

verb To increase in intensity, size, or seriousness.
verb To pass a problem or issue on to someone with greater authority to handle it.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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