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pyramid up

C1 formal inseparable both
In simple words

To grow something bigger by adding more and more layers at the bottom, like building a pyramid.

Literal meaning: To stack things upward in the shape of a pyramid — broad at the base, narrowing at the top.

Meanings

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."

Grammar: inseparable
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."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

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.

Commonly used with

position investment structure profits network gains

Forms

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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