escalator
noun
/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/
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/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/
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- A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.
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escalateur,
escalator,
escalier mécanique
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escalation
noun
/ˈɛs.kəˌleɪ.ʃən/
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- an increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy
- a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict
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escalade
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escalate
verb
/ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/
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/ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/
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- (transitive) In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority
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faire remonter
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- (ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
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intensifier
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