"Escalates" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To escalate means to increase or make something more severe, serious, or intense. It can also mean to send or refer something, especially a problem or complaint, to a higher authority or expert for handling.
Escalante refers to a type of valley or gorge, typically carved out by a river or stream. It can also refer to a narrow, steep-sided valley between mountains, often with a river running through it. The term can also be used to describe a particular geological feature characterized by a narrow, winding route or path that winds its way down a valley, often with steep slopes and scenic views.