steepen

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по увеличению крутизны или делания чего-либо более крутым по углу или наклону.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming steeper or making something steeper in angle or slope.

1. Become steeperB2formal

   To increase in slope or incline, becoming more vertical or difficult to climb.

   Становиться круче

   • The trail steepens as you approach the summit.
   • The road steepens suddenly after the bridge.
   • The gradient of the hill steepens near the top.

   Синонимыrisesharpen

   Антонимыeaseflattenlevel

2. Make steeperB2formal

   To cause something to have a greater slope or incline.

   Сделать круче

   • The construction crew steepened the driveway for better drainage.
   • They steepened the roof to prevent snow accumulation.
   • The engineers steepened the ramp to fit the new design.

   Синонимыanglebankcantinclinepitchslanttilt

   Антонимыevenflattengradelevel