buildout

[ bild-out ]

noun

1. the act or process of development, construction, or expansion: The relatively quick buildout is facilitated by modular parts constructed off-site.

   The buildout of the industry will likely begin in areas that already have well-established infrastructure.

   The relatively quick buildout is facilitated by modular parts constructed off-site.

2. the execution or implementation of construction or development plans:

   Two days before the construction deadline the plan was already over budget and nowhere near ready for buildout.

3. the state of being fully or maximally developed:

   When the city is at buildout, emissions will rise by 20% from the current amount.

Word History and Origins

Origin of buildout¹

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of the verb phrase build out