escalating

verb

Meaning

To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority

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Related words

step up(English)intensify(English)aggravating(English)aggravation(English)ascending(English)billowing(English)build-up(English)climb(English)tensions(English)payroll(English)costs(English)pension(English)

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Sources

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