build-up
noun
[ ˈbɪldʌp ]
• a gradual accumulation or increase, typically of something negative that leads to a problem.
• "the build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere"
Similar:
increase,
growth,
expansion,
spread,
enlargement,
escalation,
development,
accumulation,
proliferation,
multiplication,
snowballing,
mushrooming,
building up,
accretion,
gathering,
amassing,
• a period of excitement and preparation before a significant event.
• "the build-up to Christmas"
Similar:
publicity,
promotion,
advertising,
puff,
marketing,
propaganda,
hype,
plugging,
plug,
ballyhoo,
hoo-ha,
build up
• assemble or accumulate something by putting parts or material together.
• "he was an obsessive collector of paintings, drawings, and sculpture, and he built up a huge collection"
• make a person or their body stronger.
• "if you want to build yourself up you can go to the gym"
• become stronger or more intense; grow or accumulate.
• "I felt tears building up in my eyes"