escalation

an increase in the amount, level, or intensity of something bad such as violence, arguments, or problems

aumento, escalada

• escalation of sth

Collocations escalation of violence · escalation of tensions

• There has been an escalation in the number of violent incidents.

  Ha habido un aumento en el número de incidentes violentos.

the act or process of moving up to a higher rank, position, or level in an organization

promoción, ascenso

• escalation to sth

Collocations escalation to senior management · escalation of responsibilities

• His recent promotion represents an escalation in his career.

  Su reciente promoción representa un ascenso en su carrera.