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inflow

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɪnˌfɫoʊ// UK //ˈɪnfləʊ// in·flow

n. the amount of money, people, or things that come into a place or a system. You use this when talking about how much is entering a country, a business, or a city.

n. the movement or flow of something into a place or system. Often used in economic or demographic contexts to describe the arrival of capital, migrants, or resources.


SIMPLE

The city is experiencing a steady inflow of new residents.

CONTEXTUAL

The sudden inflow of foreign investment helped the local economy recover from the recession.

COMPLEX

Economists are monitoring the inflow of raw materials to ensure that the manufacturing sector can meet the increased demand for consumer goods.

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Origin

From Middle English inflowen, equivalent to in- + flow.

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