ratchet

• Механическое устройство, состоящее из зубчатого колеса или рейки, взаимодействующее с собачкой, которое допускает движение только в одном направлении.

A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits motion in only one direction.

1. B2formaltechnical

   A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack that engages with a pawl, allowing motion in only one direction.

   Трещотка

   • The mechanic used a ratchet to tighten the bolt.
   • A ratchet mechanism prevents the winch from unwinding.
   • The socket wrench has a built-in ratchet for easier use.

• Глагол, означающий постепенное увеличение или уменьшение, часто используемый в контексте постепенного изменения или регулировки.

A verb meaning to increase or decrease by degrees, often used in the context of gradual change or adjustment.

1. Move gradually in one directionB2formal

   To cause something to move or change in a series of small, irreversible steps, often in a single direction.

   Постепенно двигаться в одном направлении

   • The government ratcheted up the pressure on the company.
   • Tensions between the two countries ratcheted higher after the incident.
   • The costs ratcheted upward over the course of the project.

   Synonymsadvancebuild upclimbcreepescalateinchincreaseintensifymountprogressstep up

Phrasal variantsrachet upratchet down