verb
definition
To cause to become incremented or decremented.
example
It's time to ratchet up the intensity level here.
definition
To increment or decrement.
Examples of ratcheted in a Sentence
The tension in the room ratcheted up a notch.
Her voice, thick with sleep, ratcheted up his hormones another level.
She recalled what sent her outside the castle, and her anger at Kris ratcheted up another notch.
The monokini swimsuit is based on the bikini, but its sexy quotient is ratcheted way up by strategically placed pieces of fabric or metal links.
The show's drama and intensity ratcheted up to include date rape, child abuse, eating disorders and racism.
The Avenger series also features unidirectional ratcheted bezel and crown with screw-locked, two gaskets.
Her sophomore album ratcheted up Rihanna's profile in a big way.
Xander's body moved behind hers, resting lightly against her in a way that ratcheted up her pulse.