escape velocity

Definitions

1. The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.
2. A major breakthrough or milestone; momentum.
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“The gravitational force⟳ exerted by a planet determines its surface gravity and escape⟳ velocity.”

““All signs point⟳ to Netflix having reached escape⟳ velocity, with subscribers scaling far faster than investors expected,” Mr. Greenfield said.”

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