growing phase
nounUK /ˈɡrəʊɪŋ feɪz/
US /ˈɡroʊɪŋ feɪz/
A time when a plant or animal gets bigger and bigger.
The little bean plant is in its growing phase and gets taller every day.
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2. A stage in a business when it is getting bigger and selling more.
The toy company is in a growing phase and is hiring new workers.
3. A time when a child's body gets taller and stronger.
During his growing phase, he needed new shoes every few months.
4. A step in a process when something is being built up or made larger.
The city is in a growing phase, with new houses being built everywhere.