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