escalated

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past simple and past participle of

to become or make something become greater or more serious:

His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.

escalate into The row could escalate into full-blown conflict.

The decision to escalate UN involvement has been made in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.

The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices.

to involve someone more important or higher in rank in a situation or problem:

escalate something to someone You might need to escalate the issue to the next highest level management team.

The customer is threatening to escalate his complaint.