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build-out

build-out

12 4.5
Work to make a space ready for use, like an office or shop
  • noun
  • /ˈbɪldˌaʊt/
  • Specialized
: ampliación
  • The key is that the region needs to aggressively build out its wind power systems and build out electric rail yesterday.
  • network build-out
  • full build-out
  • project build-out

I'm gone, we're back in the house on the build out.

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Examples

  • Our solar farm's being built out in west Texas.

    An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (2017)

  • I know things change as you build out, but what was the original estimate?

    Blog text (22)

  • First off, we have an enormous need to build out improvements to our buildings and housing stock.

    Blog text (32)

  • Other findings include a sustained focus on building out and maintaining IT infrastructure as well.

    Blog text (8)

  • The build out and the permitting process was more than estimated and then there were delays because of contractor issues.

    Justice Is Mind (2013)

  • The brewing company is currently finishing a build-out of the Herald Progress Building in Ashland, VA.

    Blog text (13)

  • The city plans to invest in a large build-out of the public transportation system to accommodate more passengers.

  • After the office's build-out was completed, employees moved into the spacious, modern workspaces.

  • The build-out of the new school facility will provide additional classrooms and resources for students.

Synonyms

construction
vsbuild-out
834 2.0

Work of building things like houses, roads or bridges

is about finishing or expanding spaces specifically to prepare them for use
building
vsbuild-out
258 1.0

Work of making or fixing houses and other structures for a living

focuses on completing or expanding spaces so they are ready for use
construction project
vsbuild-out
23 2.7

Work planned to build or fix buildings and roads

prepares spaces or systems by finishing or expanding them for immediate use

Antonyms

demolition
75 4.2

The act of destroying a building or other structure on purpose

abandonment
18 3.6

Leaving someone or something and not coming back

How Extensive

extension
52 3.8
build-out
  • Specialized
12 4.5
interiorization
  • Specialized
8.3
repair
371 2.3

Surface Forms

build-out singular
build-outs plural

Morphology

build-out = build + out (transparent) = build + out

The noun names the process denoted by the phrasal verb 'build out' (build + out), so its meaning is directly derived from the components for learners who know 'build' and the particle 'out'.

Etymology

Build-out combines the simple words build and out, so think of 'building out' a room until it is finished and open. So a build-out is the work of constructing or finishing a space or system so it is 'ready for use'.