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Meaning of ratchet up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To increase.

ambitransitive

Equivalents

Deutsch hochschrauben

Examples

“After all, nations are pouring massive resources into military applications of AI, and many citizens don’t know⟳ or don’t care. Yet that quiescent attitude may change⟳ over time, as the domestic use⟳ of AI surveillance ratchets up, and that technology is increasingly identified with shadowy apparatuses of control⟳, rather than democratically accountable local powers.”
“Living legend Miley Cyrus and songwriter/producer/drummer Maxx Morando have⟳ recently ratcheted up their PDA, and if you're new here ("here" being their relationship), don't worry⟳ about it. We put⟳ together a timeline just for you—yw!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ratcheted ratcheted up ratcheting ratcheting up ratchets ratchets up

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