Business Growth Vocabulary

noun a gradual accumulation or increase, especially of something negative or undesirable

adjective relating to or characterized by buildup

• The buildup of sediment in the river caused flooding in the nearby town.
• The buildup of traffic on the highway made me late for work.
• I can't stand the buildup of drama in our friend group.
• The buildup of tension between the two countries finally led to war.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'enormous' which means very large in size or quantity

• The company made an enormous profit last quarter.
• That pizza was enormous, I couldn't finish it!
• The concert was lit, there was an enormous crowd.
• His love for her was so enormous, it filled his heart completely.

verb to develop wings and feathers that are large enough for flight, typically describing a young bird

• The young birds will fledge when they are ready to leave the nest.
• The baby birds are almost ready to fledge and fly on their own.
• I can't believe how quickly those chicks are going to fledge!
• It's time for you to fledge from your comfort zone and try something new.

noun the capacity to develop or become something in the future

adjective having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future

• The potential of this new technology to revolutionize the industry is immense.
• I can see the potential for this project to really take off.
• This idea has so much potential, it's gonna be lit!
• She saw his potential as a diamond in the rough, just waiting to be polished.

verb to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial terms

• The economy is expected to prosper with the new government policies in place.
• I hope your business continues to prosper in the coming year.
• If you work hard, you'll definitely prosper in life.
• Just like a plant needs sunlight to prosper, we need positivity to thrive in life.

adjective describing a person or thing that is doing very well or growing rapidly

• The business is thriving due to its innovative products and strong customer base.
• My garden is thriving thanks to all the rain we've been getting.
• That new restaurant is absolutely thriving with customers every night.
• Despite facing many challenges, she is thriving in her new job and excelling in her role.