Meaning & Definition of word "Escalade"
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Escalade
/ˌɛskəˈleɪd/
noun:
- 1. A sudden increase or intensification of a conflict or situation.
- Example: The escalation of violence in the region has drawn international concern.
- 2. The act of climbing or scaling steep surfaces.
- Example: Her love for escalade drove her to try the highest cliffs in the area.
verb:
- 1. To increase or intensify, especially in relation to a conflict or situation.
- Example: The political tensions began to escalate after the controversial decision was announced.
- 2. To climb or scale, especially in reference to steep surfaces.
- Example: The climbers decided to escalate the difficult ridge, testing their skills against the mountain.
Etymology
From French 'escalader', meaning to climb.
Common Phrases and Expressions
escalade the situation:
To make a situation more intense or severe.
military escalade:
The action taken to assault fortified positions.
Related Words
escalation:
The process of increasing or intensifying.
ascend:
To move upward.
Slang Meanings of escalade
Meaning: To increase dramatically.
Example Sentence: Things escalated quickly at the party.
Meaning: To raise the stakes in an argument.
Example Sentence: She escalated the discussion by bringing up past grievances.