bolt-ons
Aftermarket added components
Bolt-ons are components or features added to an existing system, product, or structure rather than being built in from the start.
In business contexts, bolt-on acquisitions are smaller companies purchased to complement or expand an existing operation: The firm pursued several bolt-ons to strengthen its regional presence.
The term also appears in automotive and tech contexts for aftermarket additions.
In British slang, bolt-ons refers disparagingly to breast implants, suggesting something obviously artificial that has been attached to the body.
Optional supplementary component
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- optionAvailable course of action
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
upgrade · extension · supplement · component · fitment · trim · feature · customization
Marks setting off text
- clampsFastening grip devices
- mountsClimbs onto or riding horses
- fastenersDevices joining materials
- fittingsAttached functional components
screws · nuts · flanges · plates · adapters · connectors · hinges · straps
Premature ending disclosure
- exhaustUse up entirely
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- superchargerEngine air compressor
intercooler · headers · suspension · brakes · wheels · splitter · diffuser · performance
Act of obtaining something
- mergerCorporate combination
- subsidiaryOf lesser importance
- add-onOptional supplementary component
- expansionIncrease in scope
integration · synergy · portfolio · diversification · consolidation · takeover · buyout · asset
add-on
Optional supplementary component
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- optionAvailable course of action
kit · upgrade · extension · supplement · component · fitment · trim · feature · customization · aftermarket
brackets
Marks setting off text
fittings · screws · nuts · flanges · plates · adapters · connectors · hinges · straps · clips
spoiler
Premature ending disclosure
supercharger · intercooler · headers · suspension · brakes · wheels · splitter · diffuser · performance · horsepower
acquisition
Act of obtaining something
- mergerCorporate combination
- subsidiaryOf lesser importance
- add-onOptional supplementary component
expansion · integration · synergy · portfolio · diversification · consolidation · takeover · buyout · asset · strategic
bolt-onsbuilt-ins
Permanent architectural storage features
embedded systems · hardwired · baked-in · seamless integration