ratchet

• Mécanisme composé d'une roue dentée ou d'une crémaillère interagissant avec un cliquet, qui ne permet le mouvement que dans un seul sens.

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.

   cliquet

   • 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.

• Verbe signifiant augmenter ou diminuer progressivement, souvent utilisé dans le contexte d'un changement ou d'un ajustement graduel.

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.

   Faire progresser par à-coups

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvancebuild upclimbcreepescalateinchincreaseintensifymountprogressstep up

Variantes phrasalrachet upratchet down