de-escalate

[US]/[diːˈes.kə.leɪt]/
[UK]/[dɪˈes.kə.leɪt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of de-escalating a situation.
v.To reduce the intensity of a conflict or difficult situation.; To reduce the level of something, such as a threat or a crisis.
v. (passive)To be de-escalated.

Phrases & Collocations

de-escalate tensions

de-escalate situation

de-escalating conflict

de-escalate quickly

de-escalate now

de-escalate efforts

de-escalate talks

de-escalate immediately

de-escalate process

de-escalate risks

Example Sentences

we need to de-escalate the situation before it gets out of hand.

the police used negotiation tactics to de-escalate the standoff.

it's important to de-escalate arguments with family members calmly.

the mediator worked to de-escalate tensions between the two parties.

training can help employees de-escalate conflicts in the workplace.

the security guard tried to de-escalate the argument between the customers.

de-escalating a crisis requires patience and good communication skills.

the goal is to de-escalate the conflict and find a peaceful resolution.

managers should be trained to de-escalate difficult employee situations.

the government attempted to de-escalate the trade war with new agreements.

de-escalate the conversation by changing the subject to something positive.

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