ratchetup

Meanings

• Verb

  To increase or intensify something, especially beyond a certain point.

  - "They ratcheted up the pressure on the government to act."
  - "The temperature in the room ratcheted up as the argument grew more heated."

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Variants

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rachet , rachets , ratchet , ratchets , racheted , racheting , ratcheted , ratcheting

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Etymology

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Originally used in the context of a ratchet tool, where the handle is pulled back to wind a mechanism, thereby increasing the force applied.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ratchet up' was first used figuratively in the late 19th century.

2. In the context of music, 'ratcheting up' can refer to increasing the tempo or intensity of a song.

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Related Concepts

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1. escalation: The process of increasing the level or intensity of something, often in response to an adversary or challenge.

2. intensification: The act of making something more intense or severe.

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Culture

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Ratcheting up can be used figuratively in various contexts such as politics, business, or personal relationships to describe the escalation of a situation.

How to Memorize "ratchetup"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ratchet tool being pulled back to wind up a mechanism, which increases the force applied.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the idea of a ratchet tool with the concept of increasing or intensifying something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ratchet Up' to remember the meaning of the word.

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