Business Growth Terms

verb to happen or occur; to take place

• The changes in the company's policy came about after careful consideration by the board of directors.
• I'm not sure how that decision came about, but it seems like a good idea.
• I have no idea how that whole situation came about, but it's crazy!
• The idea for the new product came about in a brainstorming session.

verb Expanding is a present participle form of the verb 'expand', which means to become or make larger or more extensive.

adjective Expanding can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is increasing in size or scope.

• The company is constantly expanding its operations to new markets.
• The town is expanding rapidly with new housing developments popping up everywhere.
• The party scene is expanding with more clubs opening up in the downtown area.
• Her knowledge of the subject is expanding like a balloon filling up with air.

noun the action of climbing or moving up something, especially a steep slope

verb present participle of the verb 'scale', meaning to climb up or over something

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• The scaling of the company's operations required careful planning and implementation.
• We're going to need to start scaling up our team if we want to meet our goals.
• I heard they're scaling back on the project because of budget constraints.
• As she climbed higher up the mountain, she felt like she was scaling new heights in her personal growth.

verb to improve or become better

adverb in an upward direction or trend

• The economic indicators suggest that the market will be on the up in the coming months.
• Looks like things are finally starting to be on the up for our company.
• Hey, it seems like your luck might be on the up, so don't give up just yet!
• After facing many challenges, she finally felt her spirits be on the up.