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exploding

adj.
US //ɪksˈpɫoʊdɪŋ// UK //ɛksplˈəʊdɪŋ// ex·plod·ing
  1. 1 growing very rapidly (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Business

    increasing in size or number at a very fast rate.

    characterised by sudden and rapid growth or increase in popularity.

    Example

    The company is trying to keep up with the exploding market for electric cars.

    Example

    Investors are pouring capital into the exploding tech sector, hoping to secure early stakes in the next major platform.
  2. 2 ending very soon (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Business

    used to describe a business offer or job contract that you must accept quickly before it disappears.

    describing a time-limited offer, typically a job offer or contract, that expires if not accepted within a very short window.

    Example

    He received an exploding offer from the firm that required an answer by the end of the day.

    Example

    The candidate felt pressured by the exploding offer, which gave her only twenty-four hours to decide before the salary package was withdrawn.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun, such as 'exploding offer'.

    Teacher's tip

    This is a specific business term; it implies pressure on the recipient to make a decision immediately.
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  1. 3 showing internal parts (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Technical

    a drawing or diagram that shows the parts of a machine slightly separated so you can see how they fit together.

    pertaining to a diagrammatic representation where a complex object is shown with its components slightly separated but in their relative positions.

    Example

    The manual includes an exploding view of the engine to help with repairs.

    Example

    The technical illustrator provided an exploding diagram of the gearbox to clarify the assembly sequence for the engineering team.

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