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hautomo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hothouse noun A heated greenhouse used for growing plants that need warmth.
  • incubator noun A device that keeps a controlled, warm environment for a premature or newborn baby.

Senses

hautomo is used for these senses in English:

  • hothouse (figurative) An environment in which growth or development is encouraged naturally or artificially; a hotbed.
  • incubator (business) A support programme for the development of entrepreneurial companies.

hothouse — full definition

  1. noun A heated greenhouse used for growing plants that need warmth.
  2. noun An environment, often artificial, that pushes rapid growth or development.
  3. noun A setting charged with tension, intrigue, or conflict.
  4. verb To push a child through an intensively enriched program aimed at speeding up their development.

incubator — full definition

  1. noun A device that keeps a controlled, warm environment for a premature or newborn baby.
  2. noun A program or organization that supports the early growth of new businesses.
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