1 C1 idiomatic formal
In trading or investing, to progressively add to a profitable position as prices move in your favor.
"As the share price climbed, she pyramided up her position, buying more at each new high."
inseparable
pyramid up
C1 formal inseparable transitive/intransitive
To build or increase something through a layered, hierarchical structure, each level larger than the one above.
In plain English
To grow something bigger by adding more and more layers at the bottom, like building a pyramid.
What does "pyramid up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic formal
To build a hierarchical structure where each level is broader or larger than the one above it.
"The company pyramided up its sales force, with each regional manager overseeing a growing number of local agents."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To stack things upward in the shape of a pyramid — broad at the base, narrowing at the top.
Actually means
To grow something bigger by adding more and more layers at the bottom, like building a pyramid.
Usage tip
Used in finance, investing, and organizational contexts. In trading, 'pyramiding up' means adding to a winning position as the price rises. In business, it describes building a structure or network where each lower level contains more units than the level above. Can be transitive or intransitive.
Words that pair with "pyramid up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
position investment structure profits network gains
How to conjugate "pyramid up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
pyramid up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pyramids up
he/she/it
Past simple
pyramided up
yesterday
Past participle
pyramided up
have + pp
-ing form
pyramiding up
continuous
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