flow
verb [ I ]
uk/fləʊ/ usif money, goods, etc. flow, they move from one company, organization, or place to another in large amounts:
Capital must flow freely around the world in order to ensure international prosperity.
flow in/out/back As revenue comes in it will flow back to investors.
flow into/through/out of sth The money flowing into online advertising today is largely from direct marketing companies.
if discussions or ideas flow, people talk and exchange information in a relaxed way:
Ideas flow more easily in an atmosphere of trust.
Phrasal verbs
flow from sth
flow through to sb/sth
flow
noun [ C or U ]
uk/fləʊ/ usa situation in which a large amount of money or goods moves from one company, organization, or place to another:
Portfolio investment flows generally equate to high interest rates.
a steady/constant flow of sth The company is in the enviable position of having no debt and a steady flow of revenue.
the flow of money/goods/resources State authorities welcome the flow of money from those seeking city contracts.
a situation in which information and ideas are exchanged between companies or organizations:
Improving the flow of information between buyers and sellers makes markets more efficient.
a flow of sth A shared sense of commitment to a project leads to a free flow of ideas and information.
See also
audience flow
capital flow
cash flow
investment flow