Meaning of the word escalating in English

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escalating

US /ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈeskəleɪtɪŋ/

Adjective

increasing in intensity, magnitude, or extent

Example:
The conflict is rapidly escalating.
We are seeing an escalating demand for renewable energy.