buildup
or build-up
[ bild-uhp ]
/ ˈbɪldˌʌp /
noun
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Origin of buildup
1925–30, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase build up
Words nearby buildup
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British Dictionary definitions for buildup
build up
verb (adverb)
noun build-up
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Idioms and Phrases with buildup
build up
Fill an area with houses or other buildings, urbanize. For example, We want to protect the wetlands against those who want to build up the area. [c. 1400]
Gradually develop, increase in stages. For example, I want to build up my endurance for the race. [Early 1700s]
Accumulate or collect, as in A lot of rust has built up on the farm machinery. [Mid-1900s]
Increase, strengthen, develop toward, as in The sound built up until it was nearly deafening, or His argument was building up to a grand climax. [c. 1930]
Establish or enhance a reputation; praise or flatter. For example, Months before the official campaign could begin, they had been building up the senator's image. [c. 1930]
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