Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
from-the-ground-up
idiom
/frʌm ðə ˈɡraʊnd ʌp/
Definition
To build or create something from the very beginning, starting with the basic elements.
Examples
- The company decided to build their new software from-the-ground-up to meet their specific needs.
- She learned the art of painting from-the-ground-up by taking basic lessons and practicing regularly.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a process that starts at the most fundamental level and develops into a more complex or complete structure.
Synonyms
- from scratch
- starting from the bottom
- beginning with nothing
