C1 verb Formal

macrovolic

/ˌmækroʊˈvɒlɪk/

To expand a process, idea, or system from a localized or small-scale level to a massive, systemic, or global scale. It refers specifically to the act of increasing the volume and scope of operations to achieve broad influence.

Examples

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1

We need to macrovolic our recycling efforts to see real environmental change.

We need to scale up our recycling efforts to see real environmental change.

2

The governing body voted to macrovolic the urban development plan across the entire province.

The governing body voted to expand the urban development plan across the entire province.

3

If you really want this project to blow up, you have to macrovolic it.

If you really want this project to become huge, you have to expand it to a macro level.

Word Family

Noun
macrovolition
Verb
macrovolic
Adverb
macrovolically
Adjective
macrovolical
Related
macrovolicist
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Macro' (large) and 'Vol' (volume). To macrovolic is to make the volume large.

Quick Quiz

The CEO decided to ________ the startup's local success by launching in five new countries simultaneously.

Correct!

The correct answer is: macrovolic

Examples

1

We need to macrovolic our recycling efforts to see real environmental change.

everyday

We need to scale up our recycling efforts to see real environmental change.

2

The governing body voted to macrovolic the urban development plan across the entire province.

formal

The governing body voted to expand the urban development plan across the entire province.

3

If you really want this project to blow up, you have to macrovolic it.

informal

If you really want this project to become huge, you have to expand it to a macro level.

4

The researchers attempted to macrovolic their laboratory findings into a universal biological theory.

academic

The researchers attempted to generalize their laboratory findings into a universal biological theory.

5

To remain competitive, the corporation must macrovolic its digital distribution network.

business

To remain competitive, the corporation must significantly expand its digital distribution network.

Word Family

Noun
macrovolition
Verb
macrovolic
Adverb
macrovolically
Adjective
macrovolical
Related
macrovolicist

Common Collocations

macrovolic the operation expanding the operation to a large scale
macrovolic a strategy implementing a strategy systemically
attempt to macrovolic trying to increase the scope
macrovolic the impact making the impact widespread
macrovolic resources allocating resources on a massive scale

Common Phrases

macrovolic the vision

to turn a small idea into a massive reality

macrovolic at pace

to scale up very quickly

macrovolic for growth

to expand for the purpose of development

Often Confused With

macrovolic vs macrobiotic

Macrobiotic refers to a specific dietary regimen, while macrovolic refers to scaling up a system or volume.

macrovolic vs volcanic

Volcanic relates to volcanoes and geology; macrovolic relates to large-scale expansion.

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Usage Notes

The word is primarily used in high-level strategic planning, economics, and systemic theory. It describes the transition from a 'micro' pilot phase to a 'macro' implementation phase.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mistake this for an adjective because of the '-ic' suffix; however, in this specific technical context, it functions as a verb meaning 'to make macro.'

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Macro' (large) and 'Vol' (volume). To macrovolic is to make the volume large.

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Word Origin

A modern technical neologism combining the Greek 'makros' (large) and a suffix derived from the concept of 'volumetric' or 'volition'.

Grammar Patterns

transitive verb regular conjugation: macrovolics, macrovolicked, macrovolicking often follows modal verbs like 'must' or 'should'
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Cultural Context

Used in contemporary 'growth hacking' culture within tech startups and systemic sociology.

Quick Quiz

The CEO decided to ________ the startup's local success by launching in five new countries simultaneously.

Correct!

The correct answer is: macrovolic

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