ALL meanings of buildup
build·up
B b - noun buildup praise or favorable publicity, esp. when systematic and intended to make something popular, well-known, etc. 3
- noun buildup a gradual increase in amount, power, influence, etc.; expansion 3
- noun buildup a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number. 1
- noun buildup a process of growth; strengthening; development: the buildup of heavy industry. 1
- noun buildup an accumulation, as of a particular type of material: a buildup of salt deposits. 1
- noun buildup an increase, as in potential, intensity, or pressure: A buildup of suspense began halfway through the movie. 1
- noun buildup a progressive or sequential development: the buildup of helium atoms from hydrogen. 1
- noun buildup praise or publicity designed to enhance a reputation or popularize someone or something: The studio spent $100,000 on the new star's buildup. 1
- noun buildup a process of preparation designed to make possible the achievement of an ultimate objective: a lengthy buildup to a sales pitch. 1
- noun buildup encouragement; a psychological lift: Every time I need a buildup, I look at her picture. 1
- noun buildup accumulation 1
- noun buildup period before an event 1
- noun buildup An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development. 0