Ratchet - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a cog or tooth engages, allowing motion in one direction only.

Примеры использования:

A ratchet screwdriver

noun

A situation or process that is perceived to be changing in a series of irreversible steps.

Примеры использования:

The upward ratchet of property taxes

verb

Operate by means of a ratchet.

Примеры использования:

A ratcheted quick release system

verb

Cause something to rise or fall as a step in a steady and irreversible process.

Примеры использования:

The bank of japan ratcheted up interest rates again

adjective

(especially in african american usage) unattractively coarse, disreputable, or unfashionable (typically used of a woman)

Примеры использования:

She looks so ratchet in that dress

verb

To change an activity, amount, or feeling by degrees

Примеры использования:

[ i ] interest rates always ratchet down in an election year., [ m ] critics are trying to ratchet …

noun

An arrangement by which managers are given increasing numbers of shares in a company in relation to increases in its profits or success

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The sale has been rewarding for the chief executive, whose original 20% stake grew to 30% under a r…