rachet up (Meaning)

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rachet up (v)

move by degrees in one direction only

The government's latest policy has rachet up tensions between the two countries.
The escalating violence has rachet up the need for a ceasefire.
The rising cost of living has rachet up the financial burden on families.
The company's aggressive marketing campaign has rachet up sales figures.
The new restrictions have rachet up the inconvenience for travelers.
The recent scandals have rachet up the pressure on the administration.
The impending deadline has rachet up the anxiety levels for students.
The escalating trade war has rachet up the potential for economic damage.
The growing unrest in the region has rachet up the risk of a humanitarian crisis.
The intense competition has rachet up the stakes in the upcoming election.

move by degrees in one direction only

bump (up), increase, add (to), maximize, compound, expand, build up, draw out, escalate, enlarge

decrease, reduce, reduce, lower, subtract (from), decrease, diminish, minimize, lessen, lower

The government's latest policy has rachet up tensions between the two countries.

The escalating violence has rachet up the need for a ceasefire.

The rising cost of living has rachet up the financial burden on families.

The company's aggressive marketing campaign has rachet up sales figures.