momentum
noun [ U ]
uk/məʊˈmentəm/ usthe force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started:
gain/pick up/gather momentum Stocks gained momentum on strong quarterly reports across the tech world.
There is worrying evidence that the economy is losing momentum.
build/increase/add momentum We continue to build momentum in our quest to grow our businesses.
Election of business oriented leaders gave momentum to new downtown redevelopment.
upward/forward/downward momentum
business/economic/political momentum