grow
verb
uk/ɡrəʊ/ usgrew | grown [ I ]
to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed:
The company is exploring the idea of acquisitions as a way to grow.
grow by sth The labour force is expected to grow by 2% next year.
grow from sth to sth The number of stores in the town has grown from 80 to over 150.
grow at a rate of sth Sales have grown at a rate of 16.2% annually since 2008.
to grow rapidly/steadily/significantly
[ T ]
to develop something, so that its amount, size, or level of success increases:
grow a company/business The loan will be used to buy the machinery we need to grow the company.
grow revenue/market share/sales The Chinese companies grew their revenue by 53% last year.
This money is going to projects that will create jobs and helpgrow the economy.
[ T ] PRODUCTION
if you grow a particular plant or crop, you plant it and take care of it, usually in order to sell it:
We grow organic fruit and vegetables.
Phrasal verbs
grow into sth
grow out of sth