outgrow

1 of 1verb

/ˌaʊt.ˈgroʊ/

Forms:outgrows,outgrowing,outgrew,outgrown

1

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

She had to buy new clothes as her children quickly began to outgrow their old ones.
As the company continued to expand, they started to outgrow their current office space.
He realized he had begun to outgrow his childhood hobbies and was developing new interests.
The plant will outgrow its pot, so it needs to be repotted in a larger container soon.
Over time, they will likely outgrow their initial fears and gain more confidence.

2

to grow or develop more quickly or to a greater extent than something else

The small company quickly outgrew its original office space.
Children often outgrow their clothes before the end of the season.
Her ambition and skills allowed her to outgrow her initial role in the company.
The technology sector has outgrown many traditional industries in recent years.
The city's population has outgrown its infrastructure, leading to traffic congestion.