escalation

• Sustantivo que denota el aumento de la intensidad, la escala o el alcance de algo, a menudo llevado a cabo para contrarrestar una desproporción o desequilibrio percibidos.

A noun referring to an increase in intensity, magnitude, or scope, often undertaken to counteract a perceived discrepancy or imbalance.

1. Increase to counter a discrepancyB2formal

   A rise or intensification, often in response to a perceived imbalance or gap.

   Escalada para contrarrestar un desequilibrio

   • The company's escalation of production was a direct response to the supply shortage.
   • The conflict saw an escalation of military presence to match the opposing force.
   • An escalation of prices occurred to offset the rising costs of raw materials.

   Sinónimosamplificationaugmentationbuildupelevationexpansionincreaseintensificationstep-up

   Antónimosabatementde-escalationdeclinedecreasediminutionlesseningreduction

2. Intensification of a situationB2formal

   The process of becoming more intense, serious, or severe.

   intensificación de una situación

   • The escalation of the argument led to a complete breakdown in communication.
   • There was a rapid escalation of violence in the region.
   • The escalation of the crisis required immediate international intervention.

   Sinónimosaggravationamplificationbuildupexpansionincreaseintensificationstep-upworsening

   Antónimosabatementde-escalationdecreaselesseningreduction