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buildup
[ bild-uhp ]
noun
- 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.
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of buildup1
Example Sentences
This disrupted a cycle of fire that had been part of the American landscape for millennia, leading to a dangerous buildup of fuel that can feed catastrophic fires.
X-ray photos showed a significant buildup within Luna’s stomach and intestines — and for good reason.
In the buildup to Javi’s unwitting sacrifice, we also learned a few key details about how these “hunts†work, both in the past and in the present.
Carter’s profile has been low during the buildup to Sunday’s game.
After things calmed down, he went to see a doctor, who monitored his breathing for any signs of fluid buildup.
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