ratcheted

[US]/ˈræʧɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˈræʧɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of ratchet

Phrases & Collocations

ratcheted up

ratcheted down

ratcheted back

ratcheted forward

ratcheted pressure

ratcheted rates

ratcheted limits

ratcheted measures

ratcheted tensions

ratcheted expectations

Example Sentences

the tension in the negotiations was ratcheted up when new demands were introduced.

her anxiety was ratcheted to new heights before the big presentation.

the company ratcheted its production levels to meet the growing demand.

as the deadline approached, the pressure on the team was ratcheted significantly.

they ratcheted up their efforts to secure funding for the project.

the debate ratcheted up in intensity as more participants joined.

the government ratcheted down regulations to encourage business growth.

the stakes were ratcheted higher with each passing round of the game.

they ratcheted their marketing strategy to reach a broader audience.

her enthusiasm for the project was ratcheted up after the initial success.

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