build upon
Intermediate (B1)formal
To use something as a starting point to create something even better.
"The new director pledged to build upon the reforms introduced by her predecessor."
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Watch the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting — 5/2/2026
CNBC Television · 117:04
take that foundation and build upon it.
Watch the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting — 5/2/2026
CNBC Television · 205:46
take that foundation and build upon it.
Berkshire’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting: Watch the full morning session
CNBC Television · 96:25
take that foundation and build upon it.
Watch Greg Abel preside over the full 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting
CNBC Television · 96:25
take that foundation and build upon it.
Think In English With Me | Episode 2: “Relationships“
Speak English With Tiffani · 12:09
These are things that we build upon.