buildup   (TTS Sound)

The noun buildup has 3 senses

• buildup -- (the act of building up an accumulation; "I envied his rapid buildup of assets"; "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion")


• buildup -- (the result of the process of accumulation; "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes")


• buildup -- (highly favorable publicity and praise; "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup")