ratchet up

Meanings

• Verb

  To increase or intensify something, especially gradually or in stages.

  - "The tension in the room ratcheted up as the speaker continued his provocative remarks."
  - "The price of oil has been ratcheting up steadily over the past year."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ratchet up
hiccup , stupor , super

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Variants

List of all variants of ratchet up that leads to same result
rachet , rachets , ratchet , ratchets , racheted , racheting , ratcheted , ratcheting

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Etymology

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The word 'ratchet' comes from the Old French word 'ratchetter', meaning 'to move noisily'. The verb form 'ratchet up' developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ratchet up' was first used in a military context to describe the process of gradually increasing the pressure on an enemy position.

2. The word 'ratchet' is also used to describe a type of mechanical device that allows for one-way motion, such as a ratchet wrench.

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Related Concepts

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1. escalate: To increase or develop something, especially in a way that becomes more serious or intense.

2. intensify: To make something stronger or more intense.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'ratchet up' is often used to describe a situation or conflict that is becoming increasingly intense or chaotic.

How to Memorize "ratchet up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ratchet being turned, gradually increasing tension or pressure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of a ratchet being turned or the sensation of increasing tension.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-A-T-C-H-E-T to remember the meaning: 'R' for 'Raise', 'A' for 'Amount', 'T' for 'Tension', 'C' for 'Conflict', 'H' for 'Heighten', and 'E' for 'Emotion'.

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