escalating

ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ
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Translation of escalating from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

intensity

becoming more serious or severe
  • The escalating conflict has led to numerous casualties.Het escalerende conflict heeft tot talrijke slachtoffers geleid.
2.

growth

increasing in intensity or magnitude
  • The escalating tension between the two countries is concerning.De toenemende spanning tussen de twee landen is zorgwekkend.
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Synonyms and analogies of escalating in English

Examples of escalating in a sentence

  • Escalating tensions have caused widespread concern.
  • The escalating costs are a burden on the economy.
  • Escalating violence in the region has caused widespread fear.
escalate
ˈɛskəˌleɪt
Verb
1.

growth

intr.
increase rapidly in intensity or scale
intr.
  • The conflict escalated quickly despite efforts to mediate.Het conflict escaleerde snel ondanks pogingen tot bemiddeling.
2.

technical support

tr.TECH.US
transfer a problem to higher authority
tr.TECH.US
  • The issue was escalated to the manager.Het probleem werd doorgestuurd naar de manager.

Expressions with escalate: examples in English and translations in Dutch

de-escaleren
The mediator helped de-escalate the tense situation.

Translations of "escalating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
toenemendadj./prtp.

Negotiations on disarmament started after years of escalating military tensions nearby.

De onderhandelingen over ontwapening begonnen pas na jaren van toenemende militaire spanningen in de regio.

The government attempted to bring under control the escalating protests.

De overheid probeerde de toenemende protesten in te dammen.

escalerende

Journalists were caught in the middle of the escalating protests and police response.

Journalisten zaten tussen twee vuren bij de escalerende protesten en het politieoptreden.

The hotline enabled immediate dialogue to address the escalating political crisis.

Dankzij de hotline kon er onmiddellijk overleg plaatsvinden over de escalerende politieke crisis.

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Other translations for escalating:

  • escaleren

escalating: Examples and translations in context

They struggled to manage the escalating workload during the busy season.

Ze hadden moeite om de alsmaar toenemende werkdruk in het drukke seizoen te beheersen.

We need to address escalating pollution levels before they cause irreversible damage.

We moeten de steeds verder toenemende vervuiling aanpakken voordat die onherstelbare schade veroorzaakt.

The escalating tension between the two countries worried the international community.

De toenemende spanningen tussen de twee landen baarden de internationale gemeenschap zorgen.

His escalating frustration was evident in his voice and demeanor.

Zijn toenemende frustratie was duidelijk hoorbaar in zijn stem en zichtbaar in zijn houding.

The undefended town lacked sufficient police presence to prevent the escalating crime.

In het onbeschermde stadje was te weinig politie aanwezig om de snel toenemende criminaliteit in te dammen.

She's worried about one of her patients, quote, "escalating risk".

Ze is bezorgd om het 'toenemende risico' van een patiënt.

We are also concerned due to reports of escalating intimidation during the period of preparations for the referendum.

Ook de meldingen van toenemende intimidatie tijdens de aanloopperiode naar het referendum baren ons zorgen.

This escalating paranoia is exactly what I'm talking about.

Deze escalerende paranoia is precies waar ik het over heb.

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de-escalating
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