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tailwinds

What does tailwinds mean?

Positive conditions helping a business grow or move faster.

"Rising demand gave us strong tailwinds this year."

Origin

Sailing/aviation metaphor (wind behind you).

Frequently asked questions

What does tailwinds mean in business?
It means positive conditions that help a business grow or move faster toward its goals.
How do you use tailwinds in a sentence?
For example: 'Rising demand gave us strong tailwinds this year.'
What's the opposite of tailwinds?
Headwinds, which are adverse forces that slow progress down.
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