buildup

• Substantiv, das den Prozess oder das Ergebnis einer allmählichen Anhäufung oder Verstärkung bezeichnet, sowie werbende Darstellung und Lob, die der Förderung einer Person oder Sache dienen.

A noun referring to the process or result of gradual accumulation, or to favorable publicity and praise intended to promote someone or something.

1. Accumulation processB2formal

   The act of gradually increasing or gathering something over time.

   Anhäufung

   • The buildup of pressure in the tank caused a leak.
   • Regular buildup of plaque can lead to tooth decay.
   • The buildup of troops near the border worried the neighboring country.

   Synonymeaccretionaccumulationaggregationcollectiongatheringgrowthincrease

   Antonymedeclinedecreasediminutionreduction

2. Result of accumulationB2formal

   The final amount or state resulting from a gradual increase or gathering.

   Anhäufung

   • There was a significant buildup of snow on the roads.
   • The buildup of stress eventually affected his health.
   • The chemical buildup in the water made it unsafe to drink.

   Synonymeaccretionaccumulationcollectiongrowthheapincreasemass

   Antonymedecreasedepletionreduction

3. Favorable publicity or praiseB2informal

   Highly positive promotion or praise given to someone or something before an event or release.

   Reklame oder Lob

   • The movie received a lot of buildup before its premiere.
   • The buildup for the product launch was intense.
   • All the buildup for the concert made it a huge success.

   Synonymeadvertisementballyhooboosthypeplugpromotionpublicitypuffery