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English / phrasal verb

build on

B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

to use existing success or strengths as a foundation for further progress; to use an existing achievement, idea, or success as a base for further development

In context

01

We must build on the success of this marketing campaign to expand into regional territories.

02

The workshop is designed to help team members build on their analytical capabilities.

Synonyms

Develop,expand upon,capitalize on

Antonyms

Undermine,dismantle,neglect

Collocations

Build on success,build on past achievements,build on strengths

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗