A decrease in scope, extension or severity.

(call center jargon) A plan that specifies actions to be taken when the telephone queue exceeds acceptable levels.

present participle of de-escalate

simple past tense and past participle of de-escalate

(computer security) The use of an exploit to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.

plural of escalation plan

plural of escalator school

A Japanese school offering education from elementary or middle-school level (or even from the kindergarten) up to the start of university.