Plough back in
verb
To reinvest profits into the business or project that generated them in the first place.
Her strategy was to plough back in the profit from the first store into opening a second one.
Often appears as...
- plough back in profit
- plough back in revenue
verb
In farming, to turn over the top layer of soil so that nutrients from previous crops are returned to the earth.
After harvesting the crops, the farmer will plough them back in to make the soil more fertile for the next season.
Often appears as...
- plough back in crops
- plough back in soil
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To reinvest profits into the business or project that generated them in the first place.
Her strategy was to plough back in the profit from the first store into opening a second one.
Often appears as...
- plough back in profit
- plough back in revenue
verb
In farming, to turn over the top layer of soil so that nutrients from previous crops are returned to the earth.
After harvesting the crops, the farmer will plough them back in to make the soil more fertile for the next season.
Often appears as...
- plough back in crops
- plough back in soil
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Business Growth
Used when a company reinvests for expansion or improvement.
The tech startup decided to plough back in their profits to develop new software.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate Reward
Indicates delaying personal gain for long-term business health.
Instead of taking dividends, she chose to plough back in the earnings.
Pro Tip 3/3Financial Strategy
Suggests a calculated move to boost future business prospects.
The board agreed to plough back in half of the profit to upgrade facilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Growth
Used when a company reinvests for expansion or improvement.
The tech startup decided to plough back in their profits to develop new software.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate Reward
Indicates delaying personal gain for long-term business health.
Instead of taking dividends, she chose to plough back in the earnings.
Pro Tip 3/3Financial Strategy
Suggests a calculated move to boost future business prospects.
The board agreed to plough back in half of the profit to upgrade facilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Growth
Used when a company reinvests for expansion or improvement.
The tech startup decided to plough back in their profits to develop new software.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate Reward
Indicates delaying personal gain for long-term business health.
Instead of taking dividends, she chose to plough back in the earnings.
Pro Tip 3/3Financial Strategy
Suggests a calculated move to boost future business prospects.
The board agreed to plough back in half of the profit to upgrade facilities.
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