on the rise

Meanings

prepositional phrase

idiomaticrising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.
"With the number of holidaymakers back on the rise, upgrading critical infrastructure like Gatwick Airport station is key to improving the passenger experience," said Rail Minister Wendy Morton.
2022 February 23, “Network News: New escalators at Gatwick Airport”, in RAIL, number 951, page 15
Synonyms: on the up

prepositional phraserising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.

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Also see

Polish rosnący

Spanish en auge, en alza

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