plow back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: plough back
Meaning · English
To reinvest profits into a business.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The dividends were small last year because we plowed back most of the money to buy new machinery
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plow back” mean?
To reinvest profits into a business.
Is “plow back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.