rainmaking
Definitions
- The attempted artificial production of rain, either by use of magic or by seeding clouds.
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Hiring someone who creates business opportunities or revenue. US, informal, uncountable
Examples
“There are endless varieties of rain-making practised by witch-doctors[.]”
“His firm's goal was to fill⟳ their gender quota—and simultaneously do some rainmaking by hiring the daughters of CEOs.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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