build out

Extend the infrastructure

Build out means to develop or expand something to its full capacity or intended state.

In construction, it refers to completing the interior of a space: The landlord offered $50 per square foot for tenant build-out.

In business and technology, it describes expanding infrastructure or capabilities: We need to build out our sales team before launching, The company is building out its data centers across Europe.

The noun build-out (or buildout) refers to such development work.

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strengthen · enlarge · construct · extend · ground up · scaling · franchising · enhance · amplify · onboarding · hiring · grow · widen · resource allocation · scalability · roadmap · framework · milestones

Opposites
expansion vs. contraction

build outscale back

Reduce in extent

cut back · downsize · reduce · shrink · contract

construction vs. demolition

build outtear down

Destroy a structure

demolish · dismantle · knock down · raze · strip out

development vs. abandonment

build outabandon

Leave behind permanently

discontinue · shut down · wind down · phase out · shelve

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build, out, builds, built, building, builder, builders, buildings, rebuild

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