Collocation
build a company
to create and grow a business over time, developing its products, team, and operations
Definition
'build a company' is a common English collocation. to create and grow a business over time, developing its products, team, and operations
build + a company
“He wants to build a company that solves real problems for customers.”
Examples
- She built a company from her garage with just two employees.
- It takes patience to build a company in a competitive market.
- They are building a company around a simple subscription product.
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- We built a company by listening closely to early users and improving fast.
- To build a company, you need a clear vision and a team you trust.
- Investors liked her plan to build a company with steady cash flow, not hype.
- He built a company that could run smoothly even when he was away.
- After the acquisition fell through, they rebuilt their strategy to build a company independently.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with