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Common collocations with development in American Collocation

development noun

US /dɪˈveləpmənt/

continuing

continued
continuing
continuous
ongoing

We are committed to the continued professional development of all our employees.

quick

rapid

The organization has recently gone through a period of change and rapid development.

able to continue

sustainable

Mainstream industry needs to be convinced of the need for sustainable development and the benefits of cleaner production and pollution control.

types of development

economic
industrial
personal
professional

Japan began its industrial development after the Meiji restoration in 1868.

business
career
community
skills
staff
workforce

The scheme aims to facilitate the study of courses which aid career development.

help development

aid
encourage
facilitate
foster
promote
stimulate
support
undergo

The organization aims to promote the development of a multicultural inclusive society through sport and art.

make development less quick

hinder
impede
inhibit

Poor diet inhibits the development of healthy muscles and bones.

make development quicker

accelerate

The book gives you ways in which to accelerate the development of your business.

prevent development

prevent

Extreme jealousy can prevent the development of healthy relationships.

watch and check development

monitor
oversee

A committee has been appointed to oversee the future service development.

see and describe development

trace

From these texts, it is possible to trace the development of the Hebrew language.

influence development

influence

Our role is to influence the development and implementation of European policy.

form the basis for development

underpin

The region’s universities and land-based colleges will be essential to underpin skills development.

when development happens

undergo

The country is undergoing rapid development at the present time.