Buildup (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number.
  2. a process of growth; strengthening; development: the buildup of heavy industry.
  3. an accumulation, as of a particular type of material: a buildup of salt deposits.
  4. an increase, as in potential, intensity, or pressure: A buildup of suspense began halfway through the movie.
  5. a progressive or sequential development: the buildup of helium atoms from hydrogen.
  6. praise or publicity designed to enhance a reputation or popularize someone or something: The studio spent $100,000 on the new star's buildup.
  7. a process of preparation designed to make possible the achievement of an ultimate objective: a lengthy buildup to a sales pitch.
  8. encouragement; a psychological lift: Every time I need a buildup, I look at her picture.
verb (adverb)
  1. to construct gradually, systematically, and in stages
  2. to increase, accumulate, or strengthen, esp by degrees
  3. to prepare for or gradually approach a climax
  4. to improve the health or physique of (a person)
  5. to cover (an area) with buildings
  6. to cause (a person, enterprise, etc) to become better known; publicize
noun build-up
  1. progressive increase in number, size, etc
  2. a gradual approach to a climax or critical point
  3. the training and practice that constitutes the preparation for a particular event or competition
  4. extravagant publicity or praise, esp in the form of a campaign
  5. the process of attaining the required strength of forces and equipment, esp prior to an operation
Buildup (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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