Sports Tactics Glossary

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.

noun a situation where someone is excluded or ignored

verb to exclude or ignore someone, especially in a social or business setting

• The company attempted to freeze out their competitor by offering lower prices.
• I heard they're trying to freeze out the new guy from the group.
• Don't freeze me out, I want to join in on the fun!
• The cold weather seemed to freeze out all motivation to go outside.